The average bus between Minehead and Pontypool takes 8h 51m and the fastest bus takes 6h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Minehead 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 twice daily between Minehead and Pontypool. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Minehead is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Pontypool at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Hither Mead and take an average of 8h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct bus from Minehead to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Minehead station and arriving at Pontypool station via Hither Mead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
Minehead to Pontypool bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Bancks Street station.
Minehead to Pontypool bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Park Road station.
The distance between Minehead and Pontypool is 62.8 km. The road distance is 189 km.
You can take a bus from Bancks Street to Park Road via Hither Mead, Castle Way, County Hall, Bus Station, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 6h 44m.