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

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There are 7 ways to get from Tonypandy to Pontypool by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus via Market Square 16

    best
    1. Take the train from Tonypandy to Cardiff Centraltrain train Treherbert - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Park Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    2h 1m
    £15–28

  2. Drive 24.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tonypandy to Pontypoolcar car 24.6 mi
    40 min
    £6–9

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tonypandy to Cardiff Queen Streettrain train Treherbert - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GH to Town Hall 2bus bus X3
    2h 41m
    £13–21

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tonypandy to Pontypooltaxi taxi 24.6 mi
    40 min
    £50–65

  5. Train, line 21 bus

    1. Take the train from Tonypandy to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Newbridgetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Co-op to Twympathbus bus 21
    3h 3m
    £18–32

  6. Line 120 bus, line 50 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Steps to Caerphilly Interchange Stand 7bus bus 120
    2. Take the bus from Caerphilly Interchange Stand 6 to Market Square 15Abus bus 50 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus bus X24 / ...
    3h 6m
    £14–21

  7. Line 130 bus, line 7 bus, line 21 bus

    1. Take the bus from Steps to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 7bus bus 120 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6 to Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5bus bus 7
    3. Take the bus from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 3 to Twympathbus bus 21
    3h 16m

Tonypandy to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

Calendar206Weekly Services
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Steps to Town Hall 4 via Caerphilly Interchange Stand 6, Market Square 15A, and Market Square 16 in around 3h 6m.

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