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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Pontypool is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 5h 50m.

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 Donington Park and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

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 4h 4m and costs £85 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m 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 Donington Park station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Pontypool?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Pontypool is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £85 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Nottingham to Pontypool bus arrive?

Nottingham to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway K14 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 753+ 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 / ...
4h 4m
£85–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Donington Park to Kingsway K14bus D8
5h 50m
£35–76
Drive 142.8 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Pontypoolcar 142.8 mi
2h 30m
£36–52
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Cwmbrantrain
5h 10m
£66–120

Nottingham to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

80Weekly Services

4h 4mAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163.1 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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 £80–120 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Donington Park to Kingsway K14 once a week. Tickets cost £27–65 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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