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

The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Cardiff is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 30 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontypool to Cardiff is to drive which takes 30 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypool and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Town Hall 2 and arriving at Dumfries Place HX. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Pontypool to Cardiff?

The distance between Pontypool and Cardiff is 22 miles. The road distance is 22 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontypool to Cardiff without a car is to bus which takes 1h 9m and costs £6 - £9.

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

The bus from Town Hall 2 to Dumfries Place HX takes 1h 9m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Cardiff bus from?

Pontypool to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Town Hall 2 station.

Where does the Pontypool to Cardiff bus arrive?

Pontypool to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Dumfries Place HX station.

Can I drive from Pontypool to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Cardiff is 22 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Pontypool to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1665+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Town Hall 2 to Dumfries Place HXbus X3
1h 9m
£6–9
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Park Road to Trussel Roadbus X24 / ...
2. Take the train from Cwmbran to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 10m
£10–16
Drive 21.9 mi
1. Drive from Pontypool to Cardiffcar 21.9 mi
30 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontypool to Cardifftaxi 21.9 mi
30 min
£45–60

Pontypool to Cardiff by bus

78Weekly Buses

1h 9mAverage Duration

£6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 21.4 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

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

Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Town Hall 2 to Dumfries Place HX every 2 hours. Tickets cost £6–9 and the journey takes 1h 9m.

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