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

The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Cardiff Bay is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 31 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontypool to Cardiff Bay is to drive which takes 31 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypool and Cardiff Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypool to Cardiff Bay. However, there are services departing from Town Hall 2 and arriving at Millennium Centre via Canal Street JF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Pontypool and Cardiff Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Pontypool to Cardiff Bay. However, there are services departing from Pontypool & New Inn and arriving at Cardiff Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Pontypool to Cardiff Bay?

The distance between Pontypool and Cardiff Bay is 24 miles. The road distance is 22.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontypool to Cardiff Bay without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £9 - £15.

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

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Pontypool to Cardiff Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Cardiff Bay bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Cardiff Bay train from?

Pontypool to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pontypool & New Inn station.

Train or bus from Pontypool to Cardiff Bay?

The best way to get from Pontypool to Cardiff Bay is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £9 - £15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £12 and takes 1h 49m.

Where does the Pontypool to Cardiff Bay bus arrive?

Pontypool to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GH station.

Where does the Pontypool to Cardiff Bay train arrive?

Pontypool to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Pontypool to Cardiff Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Cardiff Bay is 23 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Pontypool to Cardiff Bay.

Where can I stay near Cardiff Bay?

There are 1751+ hotels available in Cardiff Bay.

Pontypool to Cardiff Bay - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Pontypool to Cardiff Bay by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pontypool & New Inn to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 16m
£9–15
Drive 22.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontypool to Cardiff Baycar 22.7 mi
31 min
£6–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall 2 to Greyfriars Road GHbus X3
1h 49m
£9–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontypool to Cardiff Baytaxi 22.7 mi
31 min
£45–60
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 27m
£10–21
Bus, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall 2 to Market Square 15Abus X24 / ...
2. Take the bus from Friars Walk 15 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 14bus 30
2h 12m

Pontypool to Cardiff Bay by bus and train

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Distance: 23.8 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Pontypool & New Inn to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £7–12 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Town Hall 2 to Greyfriars Road GH hourly. Tickets cost £6–10 and the journey takes 1h 11m.

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