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

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There are 7 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 28m
    £91–177

  2. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Cwmbrantrain train
    8h 38m
    £72–198

  3. Fly 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 34m

  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 37m
    £96–214

  5. Fly 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 24m
    £81–229

  6. Fly 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
    7h 2m

  7. Fly 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
    8h 2m
    £75–187

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest 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 E, then take the bus to Town Hall 4. 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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