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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Pontypool is to bus which costs £15 - £35 and takes 4h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Pontypool?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Pontypool is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Town Hall 4 via Bus Station and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Exeter to Pontypool?

The distance between Exeter and Pontypool is 115 miles. The road distance is 102.7 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Pontypool without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Pontypool without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £30 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Exeter to Pontypool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Pontypool bus from?

Exeter to Pontypool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Pontypool?

The best way to get from Exeter to Pontypool is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £30 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £35 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Exeter to Pontypool bus arrive?

Exeter to Pontypool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Pontypool?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Pontypool is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Exeter to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 761+ hotels available in Pontypool.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol ParkwayPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
3h 13m
£34–81
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensway Q1
3. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4X24 / ...
4h 50m
£15–32
Drive 102.1 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Pontypool102.1 mi
1h 43m
£26–37
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4X24 / ...
4h 4m
£52–65

Exeter to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

137Weekly Services

3h 13mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 114.5 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

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 £19–45 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Town Hall 4 via Bus Station, Queensway Q1, and Market Square 16 in around 4h 50m.

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