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How to get fromExeter to Pontypoolby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 43m
    £58–138
  2. Drive 102.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Exeter to Pontypoolcar car 102.1 mi
    1h 44m
    £25–36
  3. Bus, line 23 bus

    1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Market Square 18 to Town Hall 4bus bus 23 / ...
    5h 11m
    £26–37
  4. Train, line 23 bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)train train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Market Square 18 to Town Hall 4bus bus 23 / ...
    3h 51m
    £57–138

Exeter to Pontypool by train and bus

Calendar88Weekly Services
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Town Hall 4 via Bristol Bus Station, Newport Train Station, and Market Square 18 in around 5h 11m.

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