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How to get fromPreston to Pontypoolby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Pontypool by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to CrewetrainGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to CwmbrantrainManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 10m
    £66–145

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus202 / ...
    7h 33m
    £26–66

  3. Drive 169.1 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Pontypoolcar169.1 mi
    3h 36m
    £43–62

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeLPL - BRS
    3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus
    7h 58m
    £92–231

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester AirporttrainBlackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Queensway Q1busM19
    7h 40m
    £27–53

Preston to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

Calendar124Weekly Services
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Preston, England and Pontypool, Wales?

You can take a train from Preston to Crane Street Loop via Crewe, Cwmbran, and Cwmbran Bus Station Stand F in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Park Road via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 7h 33m.

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