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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Pontypool is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Pontypool is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Park Road via Bus Station and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Bath to Pontypool?

The distance between Bath and Pontypool is 50 miles. The road distance is 46.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Pontypool without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £19 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Bath to Pontypool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Pontypool bus from?

Bath to Pontypool bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Bath to Pontypool?

The best way to get from Bath to Pontypool is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 23 bus, which costs and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Bath to Pontypool bus arrive?

Bath to Pontypool bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Bath to Pontypool?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Pontypool is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Bath to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 794+ hotels available in Pontypool.

Bath to Pontypool - 5 ways to travel via train, line 23 bus, car, taxi, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Bath to Pontypool by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 14m
£20–33
Drive 46.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bath to Pontypoolcar 46.5 mi
1h 4m
£12–17
Train, line 23 bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 18 to Town Hall 4bus 23 / ...
2h 19m
£22–33
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bath to Pontypooltaxi 46.5 mi
1h 4m
£95–120
Bus, line 23 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 202 / ...
3. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Park Roadbus X24 / ...
3h 50m

Bath to Pontypool by train and bus

131Weekly Services

2h 14mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 50.1 mi
Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Pontypool, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales) hourly. Tickets cost £16–26 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Park Road via Bus Station, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 3h 50m.

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