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 26m.

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 26m 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 Park Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

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 11m and costs £27 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m 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 National Express, 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 5h 41m and costs £28 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Leicester to Pontypool bus arrive?

Leicester to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Pontypool?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Pontypool is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Leicester to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 785+ 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 Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus X24 / ...
4h 11m
£27–104
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14bus 111 / ...
5h 41m
£29–57
Drive 122.3 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Pontypoolcar 122.3 mi
2h 26m
£30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain Birmingham New Street - Hereford
4h 51m
£42–93

Leicester to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

107Weekly Services

4h 11mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Pontypool.

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Distance: 145.6 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Park Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leicester to Town Hall 5 via Birmingham New Street, Hereford, Abergavenny, and Station Road in around 4h 51m.

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