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 2m.

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 2m and costs £11 - £16.

How far is it from Gloucester to Pontypool?

The distance between Gloucester and Pontypool is 55 miles. The road distance is 45 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 bus which takes 1h 44m and costs £21 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m 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 2m to drive from Gloucester to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 806+ hotels available in Pontypool.

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

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

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Newport (S Wales)train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus X24 / ...
1h 44m
£21–42
Drive 44.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gloucester to Pontypoolcar 44.7 mi
1h 2m
£12–16
Train, bus via Cwmbran
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 30m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gloucester to Pontypooltaxi 44.7 mi
1h 2m
£90–120

Gloucester to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

312Weekly Services

1h 44mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Gloucester to Pontypool.

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Distance: 54.6 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

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 4 via Newport (S Wales), Cwmbran, and Cwmbran Rail Station in around 2h 30m.

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