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How to get fromNeath to Pontypoolby train, bus, car, or 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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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Neath to Newport (S Wales)train train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus bus X24 / ...
    1h 49m
    £24–47

  2. Drive 43 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Neath to Pontypoolcar car 43 mi
    58 min
    £11–15

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swansea University to Newport Train Stationbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Park Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    3h 44m
    £13–19

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Neath to Pontypooltaxi taxi 43 mi
    58 min
    £90–110

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Neath to Cardiff Centraltrain train Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbrantrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2h 42m
    £22–45

  6. Bus via Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9

    1. Take the bus from Neath Bus Station Stand 10 to Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 6bus bus 87
    2. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Kingsway K14bus bus 201 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus bus X24 / ...
    3h 48m
    £16–31

Neath to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

Calendar218Weekly Services
Duration1h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 59.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Neath Bus Station Stand 7 to Park Road via Swansea University, Newport Train Station, and Market Square 16 in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Neath to Town Hall 4 via Cardiff Central, Cwmbran, and Cwmbran Rail Station in around 2h 42m.

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