There are 4 ways to get from Pontypool to Aberystwyth University by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cwmbran to ShrewsburyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to AberystwythBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 21m£49–77Drive 84.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pontypool to Aberystwyth University84.7 mi
2h 14m£22–31Line 23 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Town Hall 3 to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 423
- Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 to Brecon Interchange 4X43 / ...
- Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2T4
- Take the bus from Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 1 to Post OfficeX47
- Take the bus from Post Office to Aberystwyth University409
6h 29mBus
- Take the bus from Town Hall 2 to Greyfriars Road GHX3
- Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7T1c
6h 50m
Pontypool to Aberystwyth University by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Aberystwyth University is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Pontypool to Aberystwyth University is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontypool to Aberystwyth University. However, there are services departing from Town Hall 3 and arriving at Aberystwyth University via Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4, Brecon Interchange 2, Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 1 and Post Office. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Pontypool and Aberystwyth University is 174 miles. The road distance is 85.2 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypool to Aberystwyth University without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £45 - £80.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Pontypool to Aberystwyth University, including transfers.
Pontypool to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Town Hall 3 station.
The best way to get from Pontypool to Aberystwyth University is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can line 23 bus and bus, which costs and takes 6h 29m.
Pontypool to Aberystwyth University bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Aberystwyth University is 85 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Pontypool to Aberystwyth University.
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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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cwmbran to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Bus from Town Hall 3 to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Town Hall 2 to Greyfriars Road GH
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Phone
- +44 1874 622223
- office@williams-coaches.co.uk
- Website
- williams-coaches.co.uk
Bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4 to Brecon Interchange 4
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.williams-coaches.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 1 to Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Post Office to Aberystwyth University
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mid Wales Travel
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