There are 2 ways to get from Manchester to Pontypool by train or car
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Manchester to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Pontypool is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Pontypool is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £35 - £55.
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 28m and costs £35 - £70.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Manchester to Pontypool, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Pontypool is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Manchester to Pontypool.
There are 269+ 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 £35–65 and the journey takes 2h 46m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cwmbran
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
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