There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Pontypool by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cwmbrantrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 49m£40–73Drive 72.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmarthen to Pontypoolcar 72.2 mi
1h 29m£18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Kingsway K14bus 112
3h 56m£21–46Train via Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 25m£43–84
Carmarthen to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Pontypool is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Pontypool is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Park Road via Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmarthen to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Carmarthen and arriving at Cwmbran via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Carmarthen and Pontypool is 101 miles. The road distance is 72.6 miles.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Pontypool without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £40 - £75.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Carmarthen to Pontypool, including transfers.
Carmarthen to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.
Carmarthen to Pontypool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.
The best way to get from Carmarthen to Pontypool is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £50 and takes 3h 56m.
What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Pontypool, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Carmarthen to Cwmbran every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Rose and Crown to Kingsway K14 twice daily. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Cwmbran
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rose and Crown to Kingsway K14
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Carmarthen to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway K14 station.
Carmarthen to Pontypool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cwmbran station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Pontypool is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Carmarthen to Pontypool.
There are 828+ hotels available in Pontypool.