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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Pontypool is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Pontypool is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Park Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Cwmbran via Reading and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Pontypool?

The distance between Bournemouth and Pontypool is 186 miles. The road distance is 108.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Pontypool without a car is to train via Reading which takes 4h 21m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Bournemouth to Pontypool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Pontypool bus from?

Bournemouth to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Pontypool train from?

Bournemouth to Pontypool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Pontypool?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Pontypool is to train via Reading which takes 4h 21m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Pontypool bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Pontypool train arrive?

Bournemouth to Pontypool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Pontypool?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Pontypool is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Bournemouth to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 830+ hotels available in Pontypool.

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

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

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 21m
£81–137
Drive 107.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Pontypoolcar 107.8 mi
2h 30m
£27–39
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus X3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus X3
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train
4. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus X24 / ...
5h 15m
£40–72
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 36m
£55–108
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 201 / ...
5h 33m
£40–65

Bournemouth to Pontypool by train and bus

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4h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 184.9 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Town Hall 4 via Reading, Newport (S Wales), Cwmbran, and Cwmbran Rail Station in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Park Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 5h 33m.

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