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How to get fromGloucester to Pontypoolby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Gloucester to Pontypool by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Newport (S Wales)train train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus bus X24 / ...
    1h 39m
    £22–40

  2. Drive 45.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gloucester to Pontypoolcar car 45.9 mi
    1h 4m
    £12–17

  3. Train, line 23 bus

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Abergavennytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Station Road to Town Hall 5bus bus 23
    2h 29m
    £29–54

  4. Train, line 63 bus

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Chepstowtrain train Cheltenham Spa - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chepstow Bus Station Stand 2 to Town Hall 5bus bus 63
    2h 32m

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gloucester to Pontypooltaxi taxi 45.9 mi
    1h 4m
    £95–120

Gloucester to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

Calendar207Weekly Services
Duration1h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Gloucester to Pontypool.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 54.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 39m

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 16, then take the bus to Town Hall 4. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gloucester to Town Hall 5 via Newport (S Wales), Abergavenny, and Station Road in around 2h 29m.

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