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

The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Pontypool is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 2h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Welshpool to Pontypool is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Welshpool and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct bus from Welshpool to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Pola Cinema and arriving at Town Hall 5 via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, Brecon Interchange 4 and Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Welshpool to Pontypool?

The distance between Welshpool and Pontypool is 113 miles. The road distance is 84.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Welshpool to Pontypool without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £27 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Welshpool to Pontypool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Welshpool to Pontypool bus from?

Welshpool to Pontypool bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, depart from Pola Cinema station.

Train or bus from Welshpool to Pontypool?

The best way to get from Welshpool to Pontypool is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £27 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 23 bus, which costs and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Welshpool to Pontypool bus arrive?

Welshpool to Pontypool bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 3.

Can I drive from Welshpool to Pontypool?

Yes, the driving distance between Welshpool to Pontypool is 85 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Welshpool to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 794+ hotels available in Pontypool.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Welshpool 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 6m
£28–59
Drive 84.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Welshpool to Pontypoolcar 84.4 mi
2h 9m
£21–30
Bus, line 23 bus
1. Take the bus from Pola Cinema to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus x76 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus T4
3. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 4 to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 4bus X43 / ...
4. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Town Hall 5bus 23
5h 36m
Bus, train via Abergavenny
1. Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Abergavennytrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 30m
£39–69
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Bus Stationbus X77
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cwmbrantrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 32m
£32–68

Welshpool to Pontypool by train and bus

85Weekly Services

3h 6mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 112.1 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Shrewsbury to Cwmbran hourly. Tickets cost £22–50 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pola Cinema to Town Hall 5 via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, Brecon Interchange 4, and Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 in around 5h 36m.

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