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

The cheapest way to get from Wolverhampton to Pontypool is to bus which costs £16 - £27 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wolverhampton to Pontypool is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Wolverhampton and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct bus from Wolverhampton station to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Wolverhampton Bus Station and arriving at Town Hall 4 via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Wolverhampton and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct train from Wolverhampton to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Wolverhampton and arriving at Cwmbran via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Wolverhampton to Pontypool?

The distance between Wolverhampton and Pontypool is 123 miles. The road distance is 86.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wolverhampton to Pontypool without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £45 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Wolverhampton to Pontypool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wolverhampton to Pontypool bus from?

Wolverhampton to Pontypool bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Wolverhampton Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Wolverhampton to Pontypool train from?

Wolverhampton to Pontypool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Wolverhampton station.

Train or bus from Wolverhampton to Pontypool?

The best way to get from Wolverhampton to Pontypool is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £27 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Wolverhampton to Pontypool bus arrive?

Wolverhampton to Pontypool bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Newhall Street station.

Where does the Wolverhampton to Pontypool train arrive?

Wolverhampton to Pontypool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Wolverhampton to Pontypool?

Yes, the driving distance between Wolverhampton to Pontypool is 86 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Wolverhampton to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 827+ hotels available in Pontypool.

Wolverhampton to Pontypool - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and tram

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cwmbrantrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 28m
£45–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus X8
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Newport Train Stationbus Uk084 / ...
5h 35m
£17–27
Drive 85.8 mi
1. Drive from Wolverhampton to Pontypoolcar 85.8 mi
2h 1m
£21–31
Tram, train, bus
1. Take the tram from Pipers Row to Grand Centraltram
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus X24 / ...
4h 6m
Bus via Lordswood Road
1. Take the bus from Old Hall Street to Lordswood Roadbus X8
2. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Kingsway K14bus 111 / ...
5h 45m
£26–64

Wolverhampton to Pontypool by train and bus

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Distance: 122 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a train from Wolverhampton to Town Hall 4 via Shrewsbury, Cwmbran, and Cwmbran Rail Station in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Town Hall 4 via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Newport Train Station, and Market Square 16 in around 5h 35m.

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