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

The cheapest way to get from Telford to Pontypool is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Telford to Pontypool is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Telford and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct bus from Telford station to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Park Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Telford to Pontypool?

The distance between Telford and Pontypool is 108 miles. The road distance is 86.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Telford to Pontypool without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Telford to Pontypool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Telford to Pontypool bus from?

Telford to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Telford to Pontypool?

The best way to get from Telford to Pontypool is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £60 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Telford to Pontypool bus arrive?

Telford to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Telford to Pontypool?

Yes, the driving distance between Telford to Pontypool is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Telford to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 774+ hotels available in Pontypool.

Telford to Pontypool - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Telford to Pontypool by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cwmbrantrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 4m
£35–58
Drive 86.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Telford to Pontypoolcar 86.2 mi
1h 59m
£22–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14bus 111 / ...
4h 56m
£28–57
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X10 / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Abergavennytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 18m
£36–54

Telford to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

206Weekly Services

3h 4mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Telford to Pontypool.

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Distance: 107.4 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Shrewsbury to Cwmbran hourly. Tickets cost £30–45 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Park Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 4h 56m.

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