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

The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Dorset is to bus via Bristol which costs £14 - £26 and takes 8h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontypool to Dorset is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypool and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypool to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Park Road and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Kingsway K14, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Pontypool and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Pontypool to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Cwmbran and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Newport (S Wales) and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Pontypool to Dorset?

The distance between Pontypool and Dorset is 171 miles. The road distance is 97.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontypool to Dorset without a car is to train via Southampton which takes 6h and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Pontypool to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Dorset bus from?

Pontypool to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Kingsway K14 station.

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Dorset train from?

Pontypool to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newport (S Wales) station.

Train or bus from Pontypool to Dorset?

The best way to get from Pontypool to Dorset is to train via Southampton which takes 6h and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Pontypool to Dorset bus arrive?

Pontypool to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Pontypool to Dorset train arrive?

Pontypool to Dorset train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Pontypool to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Dorset is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Pontypool to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 1586+ hotels available in Dorset.

Pontypool to Dorset - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Pontypool to Dorset by train, bus, or car

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Train via Southampton
best
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Moreton (Dorset)train Southampton Central - Weymouth / ...
6h
£77–149
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus Cr5
8h 47m
£15–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G23
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
7h 32m
£18–31
Drive 97.2 mi
1. Drive from Pontypool to Dorsetcar 97.2 mi
2h 19m
£24–35
Train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
7h
£49–94
Train #2
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Westbury (Wilts)train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
7h 15m
£53–105

Pontypool to Dorset by bus

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Distance: 170 mi
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Pontypool, Wales and Dorset, England?

You can take a bus from Park Road to Dorset via Trussel Road, Cwmbran, Newport (S Wales), Southampton Central, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Road to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Market Square 15A, Kingsway K14, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and South Station in around 7h 32m.

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