What is the cheapest way to get from Derby to Pontypool?

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Pontypool is to bus and line 23 bus which costs £29 - £45 and takes 6h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Derby to Pontypool?

The fastest way to get from Derby to Pontypool is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Park Road via Donington Park and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Derby to Pontypool?

The distance between Derby and Pontypool is 153 miles. The road distance is 129.8 miles.

How do I travel from Derby to Pontypool without a car?

The best way to get from Derby to Pontypool without a car is to train and line 23 bus which takes 3h 56m and costs £50 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Derby to Pontypool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Pontypool bus from?

Derby to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Donington Park station.

Train or bus from Derby to Pontypool?

The best way to get from Derby to Pontypool is to bus and line 23 bus which takes 6h 6m and costs £29 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Derby to Pontypool bus arrive?

Derby to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway K14 station.

Can I drive from Derby to Pontypool?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Pontypool is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Derby to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 794+ hotels available in Pontypool.

Derby to Pontypool - 4 ways to travel via train, line 23 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Pontypool by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 23 bus
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Newport (S Wales)train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 18 to Town Hall 4bus 23 / ...
3h 56m
£52–148
Bus, line 23 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Donington Park to Kingsway K14bus D8
2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Park Roadbus X24 / ...
6h 6m
£29–45
Drive 129 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Pontypoolcar 129 mi
2h 26m
£32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain Birmingham New Street - Hereford
4h 50m
£46–94

Derby to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

94Weekly Services

3h 56mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 152 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Park Road via Donington Park, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Derby to Town Hall 5 via Birmingham New Street, Hereford, Abergavenny, and Station Road in around 4h 50m.

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