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

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

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 Birmingham Coach Station and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

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 24m and costs £50 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m 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 Bus Station.

Train or bus from Derby to Pontypool?

The best way to get from Derby to Pontypool is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Derby to Pontypool bus arrive?

Derby to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 775+ 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 24m
£51–146
Drive 129 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Derby to Pontypoolcar 129 mi
2h 26m
£32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 134 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14bus 111 / ...
5h 16m
£34–69
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 47m
£37–92

Derby to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

93Weekly Services

3h 24mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 147.4 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Park Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Derby to Town Hall 5 via Birmingham New Street, Hereford, Abergavenny, and Station Road in around 4h 47m.

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