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

The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 2h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontypool to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypool and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypool to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Park Road and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Queensway Q1 and Sarn Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Pontypool to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Pontypool and Aberystwyth is 168 miles. The road distance is 85.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontypool to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Pontypool to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Aberystwyth bus from?

Pontypool to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Queensway Q1 station.

Train or bus from Pontypool to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Pontypool to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Pontypool to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Pontypool to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.

Can I drive from Pontypool to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Aberystwyth is 86 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Pontypool to Aberystwyth.

Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

There are 782+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.

Pontypool to Aberystwyth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Pontypool to Aberystwyth 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 Abergavenny to ShrewsburyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to AberystwythBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 4m
£39–70
Drive 85.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontypool to Aberystwyth85.3 mi
2h 13m
£21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Sarn OdeonUk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
6h 23m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Carmarthen
2. Take the bus from Carmarthen station to The Black LionT1 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Black Lion to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1 / ...
6h 40m

Pontypool to Aberystwyth by bus, foot, and train

83Weekly Services

5h 4mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Pontypool to Aberystwyth.

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Distance: 166.6 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Town Hall 3 to Aberystwyth via Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4, Abergavenny, and Shrewsbury in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Road to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Market Square 15A, Queensway Q1, and Sarn Odeon in around 6h 23m.

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