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Trip Overview

The average bus between Pontypool and Cardiff takes 1h 15m and the fastest bus takes 1h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pontypool to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 15m
Duration
22 mi
Distance
£8
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Pontypool to Cardiff bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Pontypool and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontypool is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 10:33 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 11m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 1m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 18m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 26m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 13m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 18m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 26m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 13m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 18m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 26m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 13m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 18m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 26m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 13m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 12m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Pontypool to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Pontypool to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 21.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 15m

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

Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Town Hall 2 to Dumfries Place HX every 2 hours. Tickets cost £6–9 and the journey takes 1h 13m.

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