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How to get fromTotnes to Pontypoolby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Totnes to Bristol Temple MeadstrainPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)trainPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    3h 52m
    £39–78
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel to Bus Stationbus7
    2. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensway Q1bus
    5h 26m
    £18–37
  3. Drive 124.5 mi

    1. Drive from Totnes to Pontypoolcar124.5 mi
    2h 9m
    £31–45
  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Totnes to Tauntontrain
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train
    3. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4busX24 / ...
    4h 29m
    £45–74
  5. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Totnes to Exeter St DavidstrainTotnes - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)trainExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 44m
    £59–82

Totnes to Pontypool by train and bus

Calendar117Weekly Services
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Totnes, England and Pontypool, Wales?

You can take a train from Totnes to Town Hall 5 via Bristol Temple Meads, Newport (S Wales), Cwmbran, and Cwmbran Rail Station in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel to Park Road via Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, Queensway Q1, and Market Square 16 in around 5h 26m.

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