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How to get fromPontypridd to Pontypoolby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbrantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E to Park Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    1h 53m
    £12–25

  2. Drive  19 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pontypridd to Pontypoolcar car 19 mi
    28 min
    £5–7

  3. Line 7 bus, line 21 bus

    1. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6 to Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5bus bus 7
    2. Take the bus from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 3 to Twympathbus bus 21
    2h 6m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pontypridd to Pontypooltaxi taxi 19 mi
    28 min
    £85–110

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Catherine Street E2 to Greyfriars Road GJbus bus X4
    2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GH to Town Hall 2bus bus X3
    2h 27m
    £11–16

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Pontypridd to Cardiff Centraltrain train Treherbert - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pontypool & New Inntrain train Cardiff Central - Llandudno Junction / ...
    2h 30m
    £13–22

Pontypridd to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

Calendar202Weekly Services
Duration1h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6 to Twympath via Blackwood Bus Station Stand 3 in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pontypridd to Town Hall 2 via Cardiff Central, Pontypool & New Inn, and Pontypool and New Inn station in around 2h 30m.

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