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How to get fromCardiff Airport to Pontypoolby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff Airport to Pontypool by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rhoose to Cardiff Centraltrain train Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbrantrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2h 20m
    £34–49

  2. Drive  32.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff Airport to Pontypoolcar car 32.7 mi
    51 min
    £9–12

  3. Line 304 bus, bus via Market Square 16

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus bus X24 / ...
    2h 36m
    £10–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Airport to Pontypooltaxi taxi 32.7 mi
    51 min
    £140–180

  5. Line 304 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Customhouse Street JWbus bus 304
    2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GH to Town Hall 2bus bus X3
    3h 23m
    £9–13

  6. Line 304 bus, bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Customhouse Street JWbus bus 304
    2. Take the bus from Custom House Street JG to Friars Walk 15bus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus bus X24 / ...
    3h 26m
    £9–11

Cardiff Airport to Pontypool by bus, train, and foot

Calendar444Weekly Services
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cardiff Airport to Town Hall 4 via Rhoose, Cardiff Central, Cwmbran, and Cwmbran Rail Station in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Town Hall 4 via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1, Cardiff Central, Newport (S Wales), and Market Square 16 in around 2h 36m.

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