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

The cheapest way to get from Maesteg to Pontypool is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 57 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Maesteg to Pontypool is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Maesteg and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct bus from Maesteg station to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Maesteg Bus Station Stand 3 and arriving at Park Road via Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Maesteg and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct train from Maesteg to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Maesteg and arriving at Cwmbran via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Maesteg to Pontypool?

The distance between Maesteg and Pontypool is 53 miles. The road distance is 43.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maesteg to Pontypool without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £18 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Maesteg to Pontypool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maesteg to Pontypool bus from?

Maesteg to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9.

Where do I catch the Maesteg to Pontypool train from?

Maesteg to Pontypool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Maesteg station.

Train or bus from Maesteg to Pontypool?

The best way to get from Maesteg to Pontypool is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £18 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £30 and takes 3h 28m.

Where does the Maesteg to Pontypool bus arrive?

Maesteg to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kingsway K14 station.

Where does the Maesteg to Pontypool train arrive?

Maesteg to Pontypool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Maesteg to Pontypool?

Yes, the driving distance between Maesteg to Pontypool is 43 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Maesteg to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 836+ hotels available in Pontypool.

Maesteg to Pontypool - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Maesteg to Pontypool by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Maesteg to Cardiff Centraltrain Maesteg - Ebbw Vale Town / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbrantrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 29m
£19–32
Drive 42.8 mi
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1. Drive from Maesteg to Pontypoolcar 42.8 mi
57 min
£11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Kingsway K14bus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Park Roadbus X24 / ...
3h 28m
£15–30
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Maesteg to Pontypooltaxi 42.8 mi
57 min
£90–110
Train, line 21 bus
1. Take the train from Maesteg to Newbridgetrain Maesteg - Ebbw Vale Town
2. Take the bus from Co-op to Twympathbus 21
2h 35m
£23–39

Maesteg to Pontypool by train and bus

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Distance: 52.4 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Maesteg, Wales and Pontypool, Wales?

You can take a train from Maesteg to Town Hall 4 via Cardiff Central, Cwmbran, and Cwmbran Rail Station in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maesteg Bus Station Stand 3 to Park Road via Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 3h 28m.

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