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

The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Abercynon is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontypool to Abercynon is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypool and Abercynon?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypool to Abercynon. However, there are services departing from Twympath and arriving at Fiddlers Elbow via Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Pontypool to Abercynon?

The distance between Pontypool and Abercynon is 39 miles. The road distance is 16.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontypool to Abercynon without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £17 - £22.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Pontypool to Abercynon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Abercynon bus from?

Pontypool to Abercynon bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Twympath station.

Train or bus from Pontypool to Abercynon?

The best way to get from Pontypool to Abercynon is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £17 - £22. Alternatively, you can line 21 bus and line 7 bus, which costs and takes 1h 59m.

Where does the Pontypool to Abercynon bus arrive?

Pontypool to Abercynon bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Blackwood Bus Station Stand 9.

Can I drive from Pontypool to Abercynon?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Abercynon is 16 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Pontypool to Abercynon.

Where can I stay near Abercynon?

There are 1641+ hotels available in Abercynon.

Pontypool to Abercynon - 4 ways to travel via train, line 21 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cwmbran to Cardiff CentralCrewe - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to AbercynonMerthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
1h 54m
£17–21
Drive 16.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontypool to Abercynon16.2 mi
26 min
£4–6
Line 21 bus, line 7 bus
1. Take the bus from Twympath to Blackwood Bus Station Stand 921
2. Take the bus from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 to Fiddlers Elbow7
1h 59m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontypool to Abercynon16.2 mi
26 min
£35–45

Pontypool to Abercynon by bus and train

122Weekly Services

1h 54mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 38.3 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Pontypool, Wales and Abercynon, Wales?

You can take a bus from Town Hall 4 to Abercynon via Trussel Road, Cwmbran, and Cardiff Central in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Twympath to Fiddlers Elbow via Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 in around 1h 59m.

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