There are 4 ways to get from Fishguard to Pontypool by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Cwmbrantrain Fishguard Harbour - Manchester Piccadilly
4h£52–82Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Haverfordwest Bus Stationbus T11 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 112
8h 4m£26–41Drive 108 mi
- Drive from Fishguard to Pontypoolcar 108 mi
2h 20m£27–39Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Haverfordwest stationbus T11 / ...
- Take the train from Haverfordwest to Newport (S Wales)train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 24m£48–77
Fishguard to Pontypool by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fishguard to Pontypool is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 8h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Fishguard to Pontypool is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Fishguard to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Ffordd yr Efail 2 and arriving at Park Road via Bus Station and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Fishguard to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Fishguard & Goodwick and arriving at Cwmbran via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Fishguard and Pontypool is 143 miles. The road distance is 108.7 miles.
The best way to get from Fishguard to Pontypool without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs £50 - £85.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Fishguard to Pontypool, including transfers.
Fishguard to Pontypool bus services, operated by Richards Bros, depart from Ffordd yr Efail 2 station.
Fishguard to Pontypool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Fishguard & Goodwick station.
The best way to get from Fishguard to Pontypool is to train which takes 4h and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 8h 4m.
What companies run services between Fishguard, Wales and Pontypool, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Cwmbran 6 times a week. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Park Road via Haverfordwest Bus Station, Bus Station, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 8h 4m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Cwmbran
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Haverfordwest to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- enquiries@richardsbros.co.uk
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Haverfordwest Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Haverfordwest station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Richards Bros
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Booking & Getting There
Fishguard to Pontypool bus services, operated by Richards Bros, arrive at Haverfordwest Bus Station.
Fishguard to Pontypool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cwmbran station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fishguard to Pontypool is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Fishguard to Pontypool.
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