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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Pontypool is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 39m.

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 to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Copeland Street and arriving at Park Road via Donington Park and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Derby to Pontypool?

The distance between Derby and Pontypool is 148 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 bus which takes 3h 34m and costs £75 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m 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 which takes 5h 39m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 4h 42m.

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 800+ hotels available in Pontypool.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Newport (S Wales)train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus X24 / ...
3h 34m
£77–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Donington Park to Kingsway K14bus D8
5h 39m
£33–74
Drive 129 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Pontypoolcar 129 mi
2h 26m
£33–47
Train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Cwmbrantrain
4h 42m
£57–108

Derby to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

90Weekly Services

3h 34mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 147.4 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

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

National Express operates a bus from Donington Park to Kingsway K14 once a week. Tickets cost £27–65 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Derby to Town Hall 4 via Birmingham New Street, Hereford, Cwmbran, and Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E in around 4h 42m.

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