There are 4 ways to get from Lincoln to Pontypool by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Nottinghamtrain Lincoln Central - Derby / ...
- Take the train from Nottingham to Newport (S Wales)train Nottingham - Cardiff Central
5h 52m£101–140Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 151
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14bus 111 / ...
8h 6m£44–104Drive 178.5 mi
- Drive from Lincoln to Pontypoolcar 178.5 mi
3h 12m£44–64Train via Crewe
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 25m£96–148
Lincoln to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Pontypool is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Pontypool is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln station to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Rail Station Car Park and arriving at Park Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Newport (S Wales) via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Lincoln and Pontypool is 198 miles. The road distance is 179.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Pontypool without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £100 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Lincoln to Pontypool, including transfers.
Lincoln to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.
Lincoln to Pontypool train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Pontypool is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £100 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 6m.
What companies run services between Lincoln, England and Pontypool, Wales?
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Town Hall 4 via Nottingham, Newport (S Wales), and Market Square 16 in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Park Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 8h 6m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Lincoln Central to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Lincoln Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–55
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Lincoln to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Lincoln to Pontypool train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Pontypool is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Lincoln to Pontypool.
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