The average bus between Rhymney and Pontypool takes 3h 27m and the fastest bus takes 2h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rhymney 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 every 3 hours between Rhymney and Pontypool. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rhymney is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Pontypool at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Bargoed and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 9m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rhymney 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 Rhymney to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Bargoed Interchange Stand 2 station and arriving at Twympath station via Blackwood Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Rhymney to Pontypool bus services, operated by Harris Coaches, depart from Bargoed Interchange Stand 2 station.
Rhymney to Pontypool bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Twympath station.
The distance between Rhymney and Pontypool is 18.1 km. The road distance is 25 km.
You can take a train from Rhymney to Twympath via Bargoed, Bargoed Interchange Stand 2, and Blackwood Bus Station Stand 3 in around 2h.