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

The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Tonypandy is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 41 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontypool to Tonypandy is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypool and Tonypandy?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypool to Tonypandy. However, there are services departing from Twympath and arriving at Steps via Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Pontypool and Tonypandy?

No, there is no direct train from Pontypool to Tonypandy. However, there are services departing from Pontypool & New Inn and arriving at Tonypandy via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Pontypool to Tonypandy?

The distance between Pontypool and Tonypandy is 40 miles. The road distance is 24.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontypool to Tonypandy without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 21m and costs £14 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Pontypool to Tonypandy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Tonypandy bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Tonypandy train from?

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

Train or bus from Pontypool to Tonypandy?

The best way to get from Pontypool to Tonypandy is to line 21 bus and line 7 bus and bus which takes 2h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £15 - £25 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Pontypool to Tonypandy bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pontypool to Tonypandy train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pontypool to Tonypandy?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Tonypandy is 25 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Pontypool to Tonypandy.

Where can I stay near Tonypandy?

There are 1469+ hotels available in Tonypandy.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Pontypool to Tonypandy by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Park Road to Trussel Roadbus X24 / ...
2. Take the train from Cwmbran to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tonypandytrain
2h 21m
£15–28
Drive 24.7 mi
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1. Drive from Pontypool to Tonypandycar 24.7 mi
41 min
£7–9
Line 21 bus, line 7 bus, 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
3. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 9 to Stepsbus 120 / ...
2h 58m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontypool to Tonypandytaxi 24.7 mi
41 min
£110–140
Train
1. Take the train from Pontypool & New Inn to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tonypandytrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert
2h 25m
£15–25

Pontypool to Tonypandy by bus and train

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Distance: 39.8 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Twympath to Steps via Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 9 in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall 2 to Tonypandy via Pontypool and New Inn station, Pontypool & New Inn, and Cardiff Central in around 2h 25m.

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