What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport to Pontypool?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport to Pontypool is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 51 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport to Pontypool?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport to Pontypool is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Airport and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Airport to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Airport and arriving at Town Hall 4 via Trussel Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Airport and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Airport to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Rhoose and arriving at Cwmbran via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Cardiff Airport to Pontypool?

The distance between Cardiff Airport and Pontypool is 37 miles. The road distance is 32.8 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Airport to Pontypool without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport to Pontypool without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £30 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Airport to Pontypool?

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Cardiff Airport to Pontypool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Airport to Pontypool bus from?

Cardiff Airport to Pontypool bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Cardiff Airport station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Airport to Pontypool train from?

Cardiff Airport to Pontypool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Rhoose station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Airport to Pontypool?

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport to Pontypool is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £30 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 304 bus, which costs £11 - £17 and takes 2h 37m.

Where does the Cardiff Airport to Pontypool bus arrive?

Cardiff Airport to Pontypool bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 station.

Where does the Cardiff Airport to Pontypool train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff Airport to Pontypool?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Airport to Pontypool is 33 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Cardiff Airport to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 817+ hotels available in Pontypool.

Cardiff Airport to Pontypool - 5 ways to travel via train, line 304 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff Airport to Pontypool by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
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1. Take the train from Rhoose to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbrantrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 52m
£31–45
Drive 32.7 mi
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1. Drive from Cardiff Airport to Pontypoolcar 32.7 mi
51 min
£9–12
Line 304 bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 304
2h 37m
£11–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Airport to Pontypooltaxi 32.7 mi
51 min
£140–180
Line 304 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Customhouse Street JWbus 304
2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GH to Town Hall 2bus X3
3h 52m
£9–13

Cardiff Airport to Pontypool by bus and train

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Distance: 36.7 mi
Duration: 1h 52m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cardiff Airport to Trosnant Street via Rhoose, Cardiff Central, Cwmbran, and Trussel Road in around 1h 52m. Alternatively, First South & West Wales operates a bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 23m.

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