There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Pontnewydd by train, bus, rideshare, taxi, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to CwmbranCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
25 min£11–13Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Cardiff to Cwmbran18.2 mi
38 min£3Bus
- Take the bus from West Grove 2 to Cwmbran Bus Station Stand EX3
47 min£5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cardiff to Pontnewydd18.4 mi
27 min£40–50Drive 18.4 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Pontnewydd18.4 mi
27 min£5–7
Cardiff to Pontnewydd by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Pontnewydd is to rideshare which costs £3 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Pontnewydd is to train which takes 25 min and costs £11 - £13.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from West Grove 2 and arriving at Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E station. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 47 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Cwmbran. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
The distance between Cardiff and Pontnewydd is 19 miles. The road distance is 18.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Pontnewydd without a car is to train which takes 25 min and costs £11 - £13.
The train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbran takes 25 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Cardiff to Pontnewydd bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from West Grove 2 station.
Cardiff to Pontnewydd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Pontnewydd is to train which takes 25 min and costs £11 - £13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £8 and takes 47 min.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Pontnewydd, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbran hourly. Tickets cost £11–13 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from West Grove 2 to Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E hourly. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 47 min.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbran
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–13
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Bus from West Grove 2 to Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Cardiff to Cwmbran
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- £40–50
Taxi2Cardiff
- Phone
- +44 2921409607
- Website
- taxi2cardiff.com
Dragon Taxis
- Phone
- +44 2920 333 333
- Website
- dragontaxis.com
Capital Cabs
- Phone
- +44 29 2077 7777
- Website
- capitalcabs.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Pontnewydd bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E.
Cardiff to Pontnewydd train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cwmbran station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Pontnewydd is 19 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Cardiff to Pontnewydd.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardiff and Pontnewydd. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





