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

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Pontypool is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Pontypool is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at Town Hall 2 via Sarn Odeon and Greyfriars Road GH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Pontypool?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Pontypool is 173 miles. The road distance is 85.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Pontypool without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Aberystwyth to Pontypool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Pontypool bus from?

Aberystwyth to Pontypool bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Pontypool?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Pontypool is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Pontypool bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to Pontypool bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Pontypool?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Pontypool is 86 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Aberystwyth to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 768+ hotels available in Pontypool.

Aberystwyth to Pontypool - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Pontypool by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to ShrewsburyAberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to CwmbranManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 23m
£41–75
Drive 85.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Pontypool85.4 mi
2h 13m
£22–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn OdeonT1c
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GH to Town Hall 2X3
6h 5m
Bus via Carmarthen
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black LionT1 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1T1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Kingsway K14112
7h 27m

Aberystwyth to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

84Weekly Services

4h 23mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 172.5 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Pontypool, Wales?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Town Hall 4 via Shrewsbury, Cwmbran, and Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Town Hall 2 via Sarn Odeon, Kingsway GD, and Greyfriars Road GH in around 6h 5m.

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