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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Pontypool is to bus which costs £14 - £24 and takes 4h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Pontypool is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Pontypool?

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 Swansea City Bus Station and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Carmarthen and Pontypool?

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 51m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Pontypool?

The distance between Carmarthen and Pontypool is 101 miles. The road distance is 72.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Pontypool without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Carmarthen to Pontypool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Pontypool bus from?

Carmarthen to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Pontypool train from?

Carmarthen to Pontypool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Carmarthen station.

Train or bus from Carmarthen to Pontypool?

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Pontypool is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £24 and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Pontypool bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where does the Carmarthen to Pontypool train arrive?

Carmarthen to Pontypool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cwmbran station.

Can I drive from Carmarthen to Pontypool?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmarthen to Pontypool is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Carmarthen to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 812+ hotels available in Pontypool.

Carmarthen to Pontypool - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Carmarthen to Pontypool by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cwmbrantrain Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
2h 51m
£34–59
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 508
2. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Park Roadbus X24 / ...
4h 3m
£15–23
Drive 72.2 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Pontypoolcar 72.2 mi
1h 29m
£19–27

Carmarthen to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 100.2 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

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 £30–55 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Park Road via Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Swansea City Bus Station, Newport Train Station, and Market Square 16 in around 4h 3m.

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