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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Pontypool is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Pontypool is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Queens Lane and arriving at Town Hall 4 via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Market Square 18. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Oxford to Pontypool?

The distance between Oxford and Pontypool is 138 miles. The road distance is 96.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Pontypool without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Oxford to Pontypool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Pontypool bus from?

Oxford to Pontypool bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Queens Lane station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Pontypool?

The best way to get from Oxford to Pontypool is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 23 bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Oxford to Pontypool bus arrive?

Oxford to Pontypool bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Pontypool?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Pontypool is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Oxford to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 794+ hotels available in Pontypool.

Oxford to Pontypool - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 23 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Oxford 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
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 47m
£69–139
Drive 96.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oxford to Pontypoolcar 96.4 mi
1h 55m
£24–34
Bus, train, line 23 bus via Swindon
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Old Bus Stationbus S6
2. Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the bus from Market Square 18 to Town Hall 4bus 23 / ...
4h 18m
£40–74
Bus, train, line 23 bus
1. Take the bus from St Aldates to Parkway Stationbus X2 / ...
2. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the bus from Market Square 18 to Town Hall 4bus 23 / ...
4h 34m
£48–90
Bus, line 23 bus
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 201 / ...
3. Take the bus from Market Square 18 to Town Hall 4bus 23 / ...
5h 51m
£37–50

Oxford to Pontypool by train and bus

88Weekly Services

3h 47mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Oxford to Pontypool.

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Distance: 136.9 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Town Hall 4 via Reading, Newport (S Wales), Cwmbran, and Cwmbran Rail Station in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to Town Hall 4 via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 18 in around 5h 51m.

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