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

The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Pontypool is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Pontypool is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Lancaster and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster station to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Night Std and arriving at Park Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Lancaster and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at Abergavenny via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Lancaster to Pontypool?

The distance between Lancaster and Pontypool is 190 miles. The road distance is 191.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lancaster to Pontypool without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Lancaster to Pontypool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lancaster to Pontypool bus from?

Lancaster to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.

Where do I catch the Lancaster to Pontypool train from?

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

Train or bus from Lancaster to Pontypool?

The best way to get from Lancaster to Pontypool is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Lancaster to Pontypool bus arrive?

Lancaster to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Lancaster to Pontypool train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lancaster to Pontypool?

Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Pontypool is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Lancaster to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 839+ hotels available in Pontypool.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 30m
£69–122
Drive 190.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lancaster to Pontypoolcar 190.6 mi
3h 58m
£47–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14bus 111 / ...
8h 25m
£53–125
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Abergavennytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 10m
£78–138

Lancaster to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 189.2 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Lancaster, Lancashire, England and Pontypool, Wales?

You can take a train from Lancaster to Town Hall 5 via Crewe, Abergavenny, and Station Road in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Night Std to Park Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 8h 25m.

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