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

The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Pontypool is to drive which costs £11 - £16 and takes 1h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Pontypool is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £11 - £16.

How far is it from Gloucester to Pontypool?

The distance between Gloucester and Pontypool is 60 miles. The road distance is 45.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gloucester to Pontypool without a car is to train and line 23 bus which takes 2h 22m and costs £21 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Gloucester to Pontypool, including transfers.

Can I drive from Gloucester to Pontypool?

Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Pontypool is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Gloucester to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 820+ hotels available in Pontypool.

Gloucester to Pontypool - 4 ways to travel via train, line 23 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 23 bus
best
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Newport (S Wales)train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 18 to Town Hall 4bus 23 / ...
2h 22m
£22–44
Drive 45.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gloucester to Pontypoolcar 45.2 mi
1h 3m
£12–16
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Newport (S Wales)train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Cwmbran Rail Station to Town Hall 4bus 30 / ...
2h 29m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gloucester to Pontypooltaxi 45.2 mi
1h 3m
£95–120

Gloucester to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

176Weekly Services

2h 22mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Gloucester to Pontypool.

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Distance: 59.3 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Gloucester to Pontypool. However, you can take the train to Newport (S Wales), walk to Market Square 18, then take the line 23 bus to Town Hall 4. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gloucester to Town Hall 4 via Newport (S Wales), Cwmbran, and Cwmbran Rail Station in around 2h 29m.

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