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How to get fromDublin to Pontypoolby ferry, train, plane or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Dublin to Pontypool by ferry, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cwmbrantrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    9h 37m
    £140–204

  2. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train train
    8h 27m
    £64–155

  3. Fly Dublin Airport to Bristol Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Cwmbrantrain train
    4. Take the bus from Cwmbran Rail Station to Town Hall 4bus bus
    6h 33m

  4. Ferry, train via Holyhead

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cwmbrantrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    9h 45m
    £119–167

  5. Fly Dublin Airport to Cardiff Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    2. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbrantrain train
    4. Take the bus from Cwmbran Rail Station to Town Hall 4bus bus
    6h 45m

  6. Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Cwmbrantrain train
    7h 21m
    £87–258

  7. Fly Dublin Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Cwmbrantrain train
    7h 28m
    £80–190

  8. Fly Dublin Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train train
    7h 59m
    £77–279

  9. Fly Dublin Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane DUB - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train train
    8h 21m
    £121–317

Dublin to Pontypool by ferry, train, foot, and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£140Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Pontypool, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Pontypool. However, you can take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, take the train to Cwmbran, walk to Cwmbran Bus Station Stand F, then take the bus to Town Hall 5. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Newport (S Wales), take the train to Cwmbran, walk to Cwmbran Rail Station, then take the bus to Town Hall 4.

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