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

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There are 5 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
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbrantrain
    3. Take the bus from Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E to Town Hall 4busX24 / ...
    2h 6m
    £13–24

  2. Drive 19 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pontypridd to Pontypoolcar19 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 5bus7
    2. Take the bus from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 3 to Twympathbus21
    2h 31m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pontypridd to Pontypooltaxi19 mi
    28 min
    £40–50

  5. Line 30 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lower Churchill Way HG to Friars Walk 15bus30
    2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4busX24 / ...
    3h
    £12–14

Pontypridd to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

Calendar189Weekly Services
Duration2h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 31m.

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