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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Pontypool is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Pontypool is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Park Road via Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Abergavenny via Hereford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Pontypool?

The distance between Birmingham and Pontypool is 107 miles. The road distance is 92.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Pontypool without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 35m and costs £55 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Birmingham to Pontypool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Pontypool bus from?

Birmingham to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Pontypool train from?

Birmingham to Pontypool train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Pontypool?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Pontypool is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs £26 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Birmingham to Pontypool bus arrive?

Birmingham to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway K14 station.

Where does the Birmingham to Pontypool train arrive?

Birmingham to Pontypool train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Hereford station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Pontypool?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Pontypool is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Birmingham to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 838+ hotels available in Pontypool.

Birmingham to Pontypool - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus X24 / ...
2h 35m
£57–79
Drive 91.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Birmingham to Pontypoolcar 91.5 mi
1h 43m
£23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14bus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Park Roadbus X24 / ...
3h 45m
£27–59
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain Birmingham New Street - Hereford
3h 8m
£32–69

Birmingham to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

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2h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 106.3 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Park Road via Kingsway K14 and Market Square 16 in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, West Midlands Trains operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford hourly. Tickets cost £18–50 and the journey takes 1h 27m.

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