There are 3 ways to get from Chester to Pontypool by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chester to Cwmbrantrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 12m£55–91Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gma
- Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Kingsway K14bus Gm4
6h 6m£28–68Drive 127.2 mi
- Drive from Chester to Pontypoolcar 127.2 mi
2h 38m£32–46
Chester to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Pontypool is to bus which costs £28 - £70 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Pontypool is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Park Road via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Cwmbran via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
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 12m and costs £55 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Chester to Pontypool, including transfers.
Chester to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Chester to Pontypool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
The best way to get from Chester to Pontypool is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 6h 6m.
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 £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Park Road via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 6h 6m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Chester to Cwmbran
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Kingsway K14
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £4–12
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Chester to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho station.
Chester to Pontypool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cwmbran station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Pontypool is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Chester to Pontypool.
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