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How to get fromPontypool to Aberystwyth Universityby train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Pontypool to Aberystwyth University by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cwmbran to ShrewsburytrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to AberystwythtrainBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
    5h 21m
    £49–77
  2. Drive 84.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pontypool to Aberystwyth Universitycar84.7 mi
    2h 14m
    £22–31
  3. Line 23 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Town Hall 3 to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4bus23
    2. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 to Brecon Interchange 4busX43 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2busT4
    4. Take the bus from Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 1 to Post OfficebusX47
    5. Take the bus from Post Office to Aberystwyth Universitybus409
    6h 29m
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Town Hall 2 to Greyfriars Road GHbusX3
    2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7busT1c
    6h 50m

Pontypool to Aberystwyth University by bus, train, and foot

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Park Road to Aberystwyth University via Trussel Road, Cwmbran, Shrewsbury, Aberystwyth, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, and National Library of Wales in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall 3 to Aberystwyth University via Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4, Brecon Interchange 2, Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 1, Post Office, and Aberystwyth University in around 6h 29m.

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