There are 5 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypool by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Crewetrain Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 4m£53–97Drive 146.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypoolcar 146.1 mi
3h 9m£36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14bus 111 / ...
6h 40m£41–97Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Pontypool146.1 mi
3h 9mFly, bus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus
5h 26m£59–138
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypool is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypool is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) station to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport The Station and arriving at Park Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport and arriving at Abergavenny via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Pontypool is 141 miles. The road distance is 147 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypool without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £50 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypool, including transfers.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Airport station.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypool is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Pontypool, Wales?
You can take a train from Manchester Airport to Town Hall 5 via Crewe, Abergavenny, and Station Road in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Park Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 6h 40m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Friday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30–160
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £30–160
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £45–120
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Airport to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Abergavenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Pontypool
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypool is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontypool.
There are 838+ hotels available in Pontypool.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Pontypool. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











