The average bus between Manchester and Pontypool takes 7h 57m and the fastest bus takes 5h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Pontypool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Manchester and Pontypool. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Pontypool at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Pontypool? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Pontypool station via Bristol Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
Manchester to Pontypool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Pontypool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kingsway K14 station.
The distance between Manchester and Pontypool is 205.3 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Park Road via Bus Station, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 5h 55m.