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

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There are 5 ways to get from Pencoed to Pontypool by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus via Cwmbran Rail Station

    best
    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
    1h 59m
    £18–30

  2. Drive  32.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pencoed to Pontypoolcar car 32.7 mi
    40 min
    £9–12

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Pencoed to Cardiff Centraltrain train Swansea - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GH to Trosnant Streetbus bus X3
    2h 17m
    £12–19

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pencoed to Pontypooltaxi taxi 32.7 mi
    40 min
    £140–180

  5. Train, line 21 bus

    1. Take the train from Pencoed to Newbridgetrain train Maesteg - Ebbw Vale Town / ...
    2. Take the bus from Co-op to Twympathbus bus 21
    2h 4m
    £17–29

Pencoed to Pontypool by train and bus

Calendar155Weekly Services
Duration1h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

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 Cwmbran, walk to Cwmbran Rail Station, then take the bus to Town Hall 4. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pencoed to Trosnant Street via Cardiff Central and Greyfriars Road GH in around 2h 17m.

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