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

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Pontypool is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northampton to Pontypool is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Coach Park and arriving at Park Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Northampton to Pontypool?

The distance between Northampton and Pontypool is 156 miles. The road distance is 124.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northampton to Pontypool without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 30m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Northampton to Pontypool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Pontypool bus from?

Northampton to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Park station.

Train or bus from Northampton to Pontypool?

The best way to get from Northampton to Pontypool is to bus which takes 5h 54m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Northampton to Pontypool bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Northampton to Pontypool?

Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Pontypool is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Northampton to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 814+ hotels available in Pontypool.

Northampton to Pontypool - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Northampton 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 Northampton 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 30m
£66–118
Drive 123.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Northampton to Pontypoolcar 123.8 mi
2h 37m
£31–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 707
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14bus 111 / ...
5h 54m
£32–74
Train
1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain Birmingham New Street - Hereford
5h 8m
£48–114

Northampton to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

104Weekly Services

4h 30mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 155.5 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Park to Park Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Northampton to Town Hall 5 via Birmingham New Street, Hereford, Abergavenny, and Station Road in around 5h 8m.

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