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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Pontypool is to bus which costs £8 - £14 and takes 3h 26m.

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 to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Park Road via Bristol Bus Station and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Bath to Pontypool?

The distance between Bath and Pontypool is 48 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 and bus which takes 1h 57m and costs £20 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m 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 Westgate Buildings station.

Train or bus from Bath to Pontypool?

The best way to get from Bath to Pontypool is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs £8 - £14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £18 - £40 and takes 2h 43m.

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 803+ hotels available in Pontypool.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train Fareham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus X24 / ...
1h 57m
£21–37
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Westgate Buildings to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Park Roadbus X24 / ...
3h 26m
£8–14
Drive 46.5 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Pontypoolcar 46.5 mi
1h 4m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bath to Pontypooltaxi 46.5 mi
1h 4m
£95–120
Train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train Fareham - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 43m
£19–36

Bath to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 47.9 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Park Road via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Newport Train Station, and Market Square 16 in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales) hourly. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 56 min.

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