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How to get fromCardiff Central Station to Pontypoolby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff Central Station to Pontypool by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus via Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbrantrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E to Park Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    57 min
    £8–18

  2. Drive  22 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff Central Station to Pontypoolcar car 22 mi
    29 min
    £6–8

  3. Bus via Market Square 16

    1. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus bus X24 / ...
    1h 11m
    £8–15

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbrantrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cwmbran Rail Station to Town Hall 4bus bus 30
    1h 38m
    £11–18

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Central Station to Pontypooltaxi taxi 22 mi
    29 min
    £45–60

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GH to Town Hall 2bus bus X3
    1h 26m
    £6–10

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 14 to Friars Walk 15bus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus bus X24 / ...
    1h 53m
    £6–8

Cardiff Central Station to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

Calendar204Weekly Services
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 23.4 mi
  • Duration: 57 min

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

Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £4–6 and the journey takes 43 min.

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