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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Pontypool is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Pontypool is to fly and bus which takes 4h 39m and costs £35 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Park Road via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Bus Station and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Abergavenny via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Pontypool?

The distance between Glasgow and Pontypool is 361 miles. The road distance is 352.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Pontypool without a car is to train via Abergavenny which takes 6h 31m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Glasgow to Pontypool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Pontypool bus from?

Glasgow to Pontypool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Pontypool train from?

Glasgow to Pontypool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Glasgow to Pontypool?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Pontypool is to train via Abergavenny which takes 6h 31m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 11h.

Where does the Glasgow to Pontypool bus arrive?

Glasgow to Pontypool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Millennium Point station.

Where does the Glasgow to Pontypool train arrive?

Glasgow to Pontypool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Pontypool?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Pontypool is 352 miles. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Glasgow to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 815+ hotels available in Pontypool.

Glasgow to Pontypool - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Glasgow to Pontypool by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Abergavenny
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 31m
£121–194
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus
3. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Park Roadbus
4h 39m
£38–121
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
10h 54m
£92–149
Drive 350.2 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Pontypoolcar 350.2 mi
6h 34m
£87–125
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Pontypool & New Inntrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 10m
£119–196
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 202 / ...
11h
£53–80
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus
5h 28m
£46–136
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train
6h 20m
£73–169

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Distance: 358.8 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Town Hall 5 via Crewe, Abergavenny, and Station Road in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park Road via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Bus Station, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 11h.

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