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 - £9 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 - £9.

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 35m.

How far is it from Pontypool to Porth?

The distance between Pontypool and Porth is 39 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 9m and costs £13 - £24.

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m 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 9m and costs £13 - £24. Alternatively, you can line 21 bus and line 7 bus, which costs and takes 2h 35m.

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 1741+ hotels available in Porth.

Pontypool to Porth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi

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 9m
£13–23
Drive 22.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontypool to Porthcar 22.5 mi
35 min
£6–9
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Town Hall 2 to Greyfriars Road GHbus X3
2. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Porthtrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
2h 15m
£12–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontypool to Porthtaxi 22.5 mi
35 min
£45–60
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 35m

Pontypool to Porth by bus and train

126Weekly Services

2h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 38.3 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

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 9m. 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 35m.

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