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 £17 - £29 and takes 3h 56m.

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 £17 - £26.

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 Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

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 Pontypool & New Inn via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Pontypool?

The distance between Carmarthen and Pontypool is 99 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 and bus which takes 3h 2m and costs £30 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m 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 bus which takes 3h 56m and costs £17 - £29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Carmarthen to Pontypool bus arrive?

Carmarthen to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway K14 station.

Where does the Carmarthen to Pontypool train arrive?

Carmarthen to Pontypool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central 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 813+ hotels available in Pontypool.

Carmarthen to Pontypool - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carmarthen to Pontypool by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Newport (S Wales)train Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus X24 / ...
3h 2m
£34–73
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Kingsway K14bus 112
3h 56m
£17–28
Drive 72.2 mi
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Pontypoolcar 72.2 mi
1h 29m
£18–26
Train
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain Haverfordwest - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 47m
£35–73

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Distance: 98.8 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Pontypool, Wales?

National Express operates a bus from Rose and Crown to Kingsway K14 twice daily. Tickets cost £13–23 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Transport for Wales operates a train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route every 4 hours.

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