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How to get fromPencoed to Pontypoolby train, bus, car or taxi

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

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  1. Train, bus via Market Square 16

    best
    1. Take the train from Pencoed to Cardiff Centraltrain train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Park Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    1h 48m
    £14–27
  2. Drive 32.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pencoed to Pontypoolcar car 32.7 mi
    40 min
    £8–12
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Pencoed to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbrantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cwmbran Rail Station to Town Hall 4bus bus 30 / ...
    2h 23m
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pencoed to Pontypooltaxi taxi 32.7 mi
    40 min
    £70–85

Pencoed to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

Calendar184Weekly Services
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Pencoed, Bridgend, Wales and Pontypool, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Pencoed to Pontypool. However, you can take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Newport (S Wales), walk to Market Square 16, then take the bus to Park Road. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pencoed to Town Hall 4 via Cardiff Central, Cwmbran, and Cwmbran Rail Station in around 2h 23m.

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