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

The cheapest way to get from Aberdare to Pontypool is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 36 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberdare to Pontypool is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdare and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdare to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Little Theatre and arriving at Town Hall 4 via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 and Ebbw Vale Learning Zone Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdare and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdare to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Aberdare and arriving at Cwmbran via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Aberdare to Pontypool?

The distance between Aberdare and Pontypool is 47 miles. The road distance is 22.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberdare to Pontypool without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £16 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Aberdare to Pontypool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Pontypool bus from?

Aberdare to Pontypool bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Little Theatre station.

Where do I catch the Aberdare to Pontypool train from?

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

Train or bus from Aberdare to Pontypool?

The best way to get from Aberdare to Pontypool is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £16 - £29. Alternatively, you can line 9 bus and line 76 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 12m.

Where does the Aberdare to Pontypool bus arrive?

Aberdare to Pontypool bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1.

Where does the Aberdare to Pontypool train arrive?

Aberdare to Pontypool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Aberdare to Pontypool?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdare to Pontypool is 23 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Aberdare to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 836+ hotels available in Pontypool.

Aberdare to Pontypool - 4 ways to travel via train, line 9 bus, and line 76 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Aberdare to Pontypool by train, bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the train from Aberdare to Cardiff Centraltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbrantrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 38m
£16–29
Drive 22.6 mi
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1. Drive from Aberdare to Pontypoolcar 22.6 mi
36 min
£6–8
Line 9 bus, line 76 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Little Theatre to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus 172 / ...
2. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Ebbw Vale Learning Zone Stand 3bus 76
3. Take the bus from Ebbw Vale Learning Zone Stand 1 to Town Hall 4bus X2
3h 12m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Aberdare to Pontypooltaxi 22.6 mi
36 min
£45–60

Aberdare to Pontypool by train and bus

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Distance: 46.9 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

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

You can take a train from Aberdare to Town Hall 4 via Cardiff Central, Cwmbran, and Cwmbran Rail Station in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Little Theatre to Town Hall 4 via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 and Ebbw Vale Learning Zone Stand 1 in around 3h 12m.

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