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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Pontypool is to bus via Bristol Bus Station which costs £9 - £15 and takes 3h 23m.

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 5m 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 Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Cwmbran via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

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 53m and costs £19 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 53m 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 National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Pontypool train from?

Bath to Pontypool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.

Train or bus from Bath to Pontypool?

The best way to get from Bath to Pontypool is to bus which takes 2h 11m and costs £10 - £17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 2h 42m.

Where does the Bath to Pontypool bus arrive?

Bath to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway K14 station.

Where does the Bath to Pontypool train arrive?

Bath to Pontypool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Bath to Pontypool?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Pontypool is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Bath to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 812+ hotels available in Pontypool.

Bath to Pontypool - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Bath to Pontypool by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus X24 / ...
1h 53m
£20–34
Bus via Bristol Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station 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 Town Hall 4bus X24 / ...
3h 23m
£9–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 804
2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Park Roadbus X24 / ...
2h 11m
£11–17
Drive 46.5 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Pontypoolcar 46.5 mi
1h 5m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bath to Pontypooltaxi 46.5 mi
1h 5m
£200–250
Train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 42m
£23–40

Bath to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 47.9 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Park Road via Kingsway K14 and Market Square 16 in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales) hourly. Tickets cost £15–28 and the journey takes 53 min.

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