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

The cheapest way to get from Neath to Pontypool is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 58 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Neath to Pontypool is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Neath and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct bus from Neath station to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Neath Bus Station 7 and arriving at Park Road via Swansea University and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Neath and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct train from Neath to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Neath and arriving at Cwmbran via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Neath to Pontypool?

The distance between Neath and Pontypool is 60 miles. The road distance is 43.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Neath to Pontypool without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 51m and costs £20 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Neath to Pontypool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Neath to Pontypool bus from?

Neath to Pontypool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea University station.

Where do I catch the Neath to Pontypool train from?

Neath to Pontypool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Neath station.

Train or bus from Neath to Pontypool?

The best way to get from Neath to Pontypool is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs £12 - £18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Neath to Pontypool bus arrive?

Neath to Pontypool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newport Train Station.

Where does the Neath to Pontypool train arrive?

Neath to Pontypool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Neath to Pontypool?

Yes, the driving distance between Neath to Pontypool is 43 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Neath to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 826+ hotels available in Pontypool.

Neath to Pontypool - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Neath to Pontypool by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Neath to Newport (S Wales)train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus X24 / ...
1h 51m
£21–43
Drive 43 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Neath to Pontypoolcar 43 mi
58 min
£11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea University to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Park Roadbus X24 / ...
3h 43m
£12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Neath to Pontypooltaxi 43 mi
58 min
£180–230
Train
1. Take the train from Neath to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbrantrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 31m
£24–47
Bus via Port Talbot Bus Station 9
1. Take the bus from Neath Bus Station 10 to Port Talbot Bus Station 6bus 87
2. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station 9 to Kingsway K14bus 201 / ...
3. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus X24 / ...
3h 50m
£13–21

Neath to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 59.6 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Neath, Wales and Pontypool, Wales?

You can take a bus from Neath Bus Station 7 to Park Road via Swansea University, Newport Train Station, and Market Square 16 in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Neath to Town Hall 4 via Cardiff Central, Cwmbran, and Cwmbran Rail Station in around 2h 31m.

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