There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Pontypool by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 8m£51–96Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Park Roadbus X24 / ...
3h 57m£17–56Drive 102.1 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Pontypoolcar 102.1 mi
1h 44m£25–36Train, bus
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus X24 / ...
3h 12m£50–90
Exeter to Pontypool by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Pontypool is to bus which costs £16 - £60 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Pontypool is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Park Road via Bus Station and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Cwmbran via Bristol Temple Meads and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Exeter and Pontypool is 115 miles. The road distance is 102.7 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Pontypool without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £50 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Exeter to Pontypool, including transfers.
Exeter to Pontypool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter to Pontypool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Pontypool is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £60 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Pontypool, Wales?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Town Hall 4 via Bristol Temple Meads, Newport (S Wales), Cwmbran, and Cwmbran Rail Station in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Park Road via Bus Station, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 3h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Pontypool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Exeter to Pontypool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Pontypool is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Exeter to Pontypool.
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