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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Pontypool is to bus which costs £9 - £17 and takes 3h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Pontypool is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Town Hall 4 via Market Square 18. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Swansea to Pontypool?

The distance between Swansea and Pontypool is 72 miles. The road distance is 50.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Pontypool without a car is to train and line 23 bus which takes 2h 45m and costs £27 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Swansea to Pontypool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Pontypool bus from?

Swansea to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Train or bus from Swansea to Pontypool?

The best way to get from Swansea to Pontypool is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £25 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 23 bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Swansea to Pontypool bus arrive?

Swansea to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway K14 station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Pontypool?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Pontypool is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Swansea to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 794+ hotels available in Pontypool.

Swansea to Pontypool - 5 ways to travel via train, line 23 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 23 bus
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 18 to Town Hall 4bus 23 / ...
2h 45m
£28–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GH to Town Hall 2bus X3
3h 37m
£10–17
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbrantrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 55m
£25–58
Bus, line 23 bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Kingsway K14bus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 18 to Town Hall 4bus 23 / ...
3h 30m
£22–30
Drive 50.4 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Pontypoolcar 50.4 mi
1h 9m
£13–18

Swansea to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

181Weekly Services

2h 45mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Swansea to Pontypool.

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Distance: 71.9 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Town Hall 4 via Cardiff Central, Cwmbran, and Cwmbran Rail Station in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Town Hall 4 via Kingsway K14 and Market Square 18 in around 3h 30m.

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