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How to get fromGlasgow to Pontypoolby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Glasgow to Pontypool by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cwmbrantrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 30m
    £133–233

  2. Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Park Roadbus bus
    5h 10m
    £40–128

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Glasgow to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Newport Train Stationbus bus Uk084
    10h 12m
    £44–71

  4. Drive  350.2 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Pontypoolcar car 350.2 mi
    6h 34m
    £86–125

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Newport (S Wales)train train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    9h 47m
    £261–368

  6. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus bus
    5h 59m
    £47–143

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train train
    6h 15m
    £83–173

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane GLA - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train train
    6h 12m
    £132–426

  9. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train train
    7h 4m
    £91–188

  10. Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train train
    6h 39m
    £114–281

Glasgow to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 365.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Pontypool, Wales?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Town Hall 4 via Crewe, Cwmbran, and Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Glasgow to Park Road via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Newport Train Station, and Market Square 16 in around 10h 12m.

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