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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Pontypool is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Pontypool is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Town Hall 4 via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Leicester to Pontypool?

The distance between Leicester and Pontypool is 146 miles. The road distance is 123 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Pontypool without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 33m and costs £30 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Leicester to Pontypool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Pontypool bus from?

Leicester to Pontypool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Pontypool?

The best way to get from Leicester to Pontypool is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Leicester to Pontypool bus arrive?

Leicester to Pontypool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Pontypool?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Pontypool is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Leicester to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 768+ hotels available in Pontypool.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Leicester 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4X24 / ...
4h 33m
£32–103
Drive 122.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leicester to Pontypool122.3 mi
2h 25m
£30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway K14201 / ...
6h 55m
£36–109
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New StreetLeicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to HerefordBirmingham New Street - Hereford
5h 30m
£38–91

Leicester to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

104Weekly Services

4h 33mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Pontypool.

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Distance: 145.6 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Town Hall 4 via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leicester to Town Hall 5 via Birmingham New Street, Hereford, Abergavenny, and Station Road in around 5h 30m.

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