What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Pontypool?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Pontypool is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 15h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Pontypool?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Pontypool is to fly and bus which takes 6h 4m and costs £90 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Park Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Lordswood Rd and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 38m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Pontypool?

The distance between Aberdeen and Pontypool is 493 miles. The road distance is 469.7 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Pontypool without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Pontypool without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 9h 54m and costs £100 - £270.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Pontypool?

It takes approximately 9h 54m to get from Aberdeen to Pontypool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Pontypool bus from?

Aberdeen to Pontypool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Train or bus from Aberdeen to Pontypool?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Pontypool is to train via Crewe which takes 9h 54m and costs £100 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 15h 38m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Pontypool bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Pontypool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Aberdeen to Pontypool?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Pontypool is 470 miles. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Aberdeen to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 766+ hotels available in Pontypool.

Aberdeen to Pontypool - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Aberdeen to Pontypool by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cwmbran
9h 54m
£106–262
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Kingsway K14111 / ...
15h 38m
£47–109
Drive 467 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Pontypool467 mi
8h 36m
£117–168
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Bristol Airport, bus
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ABZ - BRS
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Queensway Q1
6h 4m
£90–213
Train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Bristol ParkwayAberdeen - Plymouth / ...
10h 42m
£236–741
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Adelphi to George StreetE1
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14111 / ...
17h 10m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
3. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Queensway Q1
7h 41m
£61–174
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ABZ - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)
7h 5m
£110–282
Fly Aberdeen Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)ABZ - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)
6h 43m
£120–446
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)INV - BRS
3. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Queensway Q1
7h 29m
£69–253
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Cwmbran
7h 50m
£126–241

Aberdeen to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

5Weekly Services

10h 42mAverage Duration

£236Cheapest Price

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Distance: 490 mi
Duration: 9h 54m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Pontypool, Wales?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Town Hall 5 via Haymarket, Crewe, Cwmbran, and Cwmbran Rail Station in around 9h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Park Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Lordswood Rd, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 15h 38m.

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