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

The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Porth is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 35 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontypool to Porth is to drive which takes 35 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypool and Porth?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypool to Porth. However, there are services departing from Twympath and arriving at Pontypridd Road via Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Pontypool to Porth?

The distance between Pontypool and Porth is 38 miles. The road distance is 22.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontypool to Porth without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £16 - £19.

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

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Pontypool to Porth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Porth bus from?

Pontypool to Porth bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Twympath station.

Train or bus from Pontypool to Porth?

The best way to get from Pontypool to Porth is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £16 - £19. Alternatively, you can line 21 bus and line 7 bus, which costs and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Pontypool to Porth bus arrive?

Pontypool to Porth bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Blackwood Bus Station Stand 9.

Can I drive from Pontypool to Porth?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Porth is 23 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Pontypool to Porth.

Where can I stay near Porth?

There are 1611+ hotels available in Porth.

Pontypool to Porth - 5 ways to travel via train, line 21 bus, and line 7 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Pontypool to Porth by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cwmbran to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Porthtrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert
2h 8m
£16–18
Drive 22.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontypool to Porthcar 22.5 mi
35 min
£6–8
Line 21 bus, line 7 bus
1. Take the bus from Twympath to Blackwood Bus Station Stand 9bus 21
2. Take the bus from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6bus 7
2h 30m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontypool to Porthtaxi 22.5 mi
35 min
£45–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall 2 to Greyfriars Road GHbus X3
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Pontypridd Roadbus 132
2h 30m
£14–20

Pontypool to Porth by bus and train

124Weekly Services

2h 8mAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Pontypool to Porth.

Launch map view

Distance: 38.3 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Town Hall 4 to Porth via Trussel Road, Cwmbran, and Cardiff Central in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Twympath to Pontypridd Road via Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 9 in around 2h 30m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.