There are 2 ways to get from Chester to Pontypool by train or car
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Chester to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Pontypool is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Pontypool is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £30 - £50.
The distance between Chester and Pontypool is 136 miles. The road distance is 128 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Pontypool without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £50 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Chester to Pontypool, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Pontypool is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Chester to Pontypool.
There are 769+ hotels available in Pontypool.
What companies run services between Chester, England and Pontypool, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Chester to Cwmbran every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–70 and the journey takes 2h 24m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Chester to Cwmbran
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £50–70
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