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How to get fromBridgend to Pontypoolby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, line 21 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Newbridgetrain train Maesteg - Ebbw Vale Town / ...
    2. Take the bus from Co-op to Twympathbus bus 21
    2h 9m
    £19–33

  2. Drive 35.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bridgend to Pontypoolcar car 35.6 mi
    45 min
    £9–13

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Kingsway K14bus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Park Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    2h 15m
    £11–22

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bridgend to Pontypooltaxi taxi 35.6 mi
    45 min
    £75–90

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbrantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cwmbran Rail Station to Town Hall 4bus bus 30
    2h 14m

  6. Bus via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2

    1. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 14 to Friars Walk 15bus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus bus X24 / ...
    3h 18m
    £9–11

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 49.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Pontypool, Wales?

You can take a bus from Sarn Odeon to Park Road via Kingsway K14 and Market Square 16 in around 2h 15m.

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