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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Pontypool is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Pontypool is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Cwmbran via Birmingham New Street and Hereford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Derby to Pontypool?

The distance between Derby and Pontypool is 148 miles. The road distance is 130.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Pontypool without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 30m and costs £60 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Derby to Pontypool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Pontypool train from?

Derby to Pontypool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Where does the Derby to Pontypool train arrive?

Derby to Pontypool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Derby to Pontypool?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Pontypool is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Derby to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 812+ hotels available in Pontypool.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Newport (S Wales)train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus X24 / ...
3h 30m
£64–94
Drive 129.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Derby to Pontypoolcar 129.8 mi
2h 26m
£32–47
Train, bus via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14bus 111 / ...
5h 49m
£41–67
Train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Cwmbrantrain
4h 37m
£48–99

Derby to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

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3h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 147.4 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Pontypool, Wales?

You can take a train from Derby to Town Hall 4 via Birmingham New Street, Hereford, Cwmbran, and Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E in around 4h 37m.

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