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 36m.

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 36m 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 6h 23m.

How far is it from Northampton to Pontypool?

The distance between Northampton and Pontypool is 161 miles. The road distance is 123.8 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 line 23 bus which takes 4h 58m and costs £65 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m 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 and line 23 bus which takes 6h 23m and costs £40 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 5h 13m.

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 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Northampton to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 794+ hotels available in Pontypool.

Northampton to Pontypool - 4 ways to travel via train, line 23 bus, bus

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, line 23 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 18 to Town Hall 4bus 23 / ...
4h 58m
£69–211
Drive 123 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Northampton to Pontypoolcar 123 mi
2h 36m
£31–44
Bus, line 23 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 / ...
3. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Park Roadbus X24 / ...
6h 23m
£41–58
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 13m

Northampton to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

108Weekly Services

4h 58mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 160 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Northampton to Town Hall 5 via Birmingham New Street, Hereford, Abergavenny, and Station Road in around 5h 13m.

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