There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Pontypool by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cwmbrantrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 18m£61–103Drive 151.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manchester to Pontypoolcar 151.7 mi
3h 27m£38–55Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 2m£83–135
Manchester to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Pontypool is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Pontypool is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £60 - £110.
The distance between Manchester and Pontypool is 156 miles. The road distance is 152.6 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Pontypool without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Manchester to Pontypool, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Pontypool is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Manchester to Pontypool.
There are 803+ hotels available in Pontypool.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Pontypool, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cwmbran hourly. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 43m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cwmbran
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–70
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
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