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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Pontypool is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Pontypool is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Park Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Pontypool?

The distance between Nottingham and Pontypool is 164 miles. The road distance is 143.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Pontypool without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £30 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Nottingham to Pontypool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Pontypool bus from?

Nottingham to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Pontypool?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Pontypool is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £30 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Nottingham to Pontypool bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nottingham to Pontypool?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Pontypool is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Nottingham to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 775+ hotels available in Pontypool.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Nottingham to Pontypool by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Newport (S Wales)train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 59m
£30–178
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 150 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14bus 111 / ...
6h 1m
£32–71
Drive 142.8 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Pontypoolcar 142.8 mi
2h 30m
£35–51
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain Birmingham New Street - Hereford
5h 15m
£39–111

Nottingham to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

80Weekly Services

3h 59mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163.1 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Nottingham to Newport (S Wales) every 2 hours. Tickets cost £26–180 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Park Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 6h 1m.

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