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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Pontypool is to bus and fly and train which costs £50 - £260 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Pontypool is to fly and train which takes 5h 27m and costs £55 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Park Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, Lordswood Rd and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.

How far is it from Belfast to Pontypool?

The distance between Belfast and Pontypool is 337 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Pontypool without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 11m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Belfast to Pontypool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Pontypool bus from?

Belfast to Pontypool bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Pontypool bus arrive?

Belfast to Pontypool bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 518+ hotels available in Pontypool.

Belfast to Pontypool - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Belfast to Pontypool by plane, train, bus, ferry, car ferry, busferry, or car

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

Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train, bus
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Cwmbrantrain
4. Take the bus from Cwmbran Rail Station to Town Hall 4bus
5h 57m
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
8h 7m
£54–259
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cwmbrantrain
13h 11m
£105–200
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Abergavennytrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
16h 10m
£75–174
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Kingsway K14bus 111 / ...
17h 15m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbrantrain
4. Take the bus from Cwmbran Rail Station to Town Hall 4bus
6h 10m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train
6h 59m
£91–219
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train
7h 24m
£85–189
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cwmbrantrain
7h 39m
£89–211
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Cwmbrantrain
7h 24m
£83–225
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BHD - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
5h 27m
£57–162
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Pontypoolcar
9h 28m
£92–172

Belfast to Pontypool by train, foot, tram, ferry, and bus

26Weekly Services

13h 11mAverage Duration

£105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 335.1 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Pontypool, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Pontypool. However, you can take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Newport (S Wales), take the train to Cwmbran, walk to Cwmbran Rail Station, then take the bus to Town Hall 4. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Great Central to Town Hall 4 via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Cwmbran, and Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E in around 13h 11m.

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