There are 3 ways to get from London to Pontardawe by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from London Paddington to Neathtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 6m£79–139Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardiff - North Roadbus Uk042 / ...
- Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk910 / ...
6h 17m£23–48Drive 189.8 mi
- Drive from London to Pontardawecar 189.8 mi
3h 27m£48–69
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from London to Pontardawe is to bus which costs £22 - £50 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from London to Pontardawe is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from London to Pontardawe. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Pontardawe Jubilee via Cardiff - North Road and Swansea Bus Station Stand K. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from London to Pontardawe. However, there are services departing from London Paddington and arriving at Neath via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between London and Pontardawe is 191 miles. The road distance is 191 miles.
The best way to get from London to Pontardawe without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from London to Pontardawe, including transfers.
London to Pontardawe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.
London to Pontardawe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
The best way to get from London to Pontardawe is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £50 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between London, England and Pontardawe, Wales?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Neath hourly. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Pontardawe Jubilee via Cardiff - North Road and Swansea Bus Station Stand K in around 6h 17m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Cardiff - North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff - North Road to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Cardiff - North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
London to Pontardawe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff - North Road station.
London to Pontardawe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Neath station.
Yes, the driving distance between London to Pontardawe is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from London to Pontardawe.
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