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 29m.

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 29m 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 Town Hall 4 via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Market Square 18. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Pontypool?

The distance between Bournemouth and Pontypool is 188 miles. The road distance is 108.2 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 which takes 4h 30m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m 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.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Pontypool?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Pontypool is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus and line 23 bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Pontypool bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Pontypool?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Pontypool is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Bournemouth to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 817+ hotels available in Pontypool.

Bournemouth to Pontypool - 5 ways to travel via train, line 23 bus, car

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

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Train
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 30m
£84–149
Drive 107.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Pontypoolcar 107.6 mi
2h 29m
£27–39
Train, line 23 bus via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 18 to Town Hall 4bus 23 / ...
6h 13m
£44–81
Train, line 23 bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the bus from Market Square 18 to Town Hall 4bus 23 / ...
5h 20m
£62–124
Bus, line 23 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 / ...
3. Take the bus from Market Square 18 to Town Hall 4bus 23 / ...
6h 34m
£46–109

Bournemouth to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

93Weekly Services

4h 30mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Pontypool.

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Distance: 186.5 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Park Road via Reading, Newport (S Wales), Cwmbran, and Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Town Hall 4 via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 18 in around 6h 34m.

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