There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Pontypool by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cwmbrantrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 14m£53–88Drive 151.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manchester to Pontypoolcar 151.7 mi
3h 28m£38–54Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 2m£72–123
Manchester to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Pontypool is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Pontypool is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £50 - £90.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Cwmbran via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Manchester and Pontypool is 156 miles. The road distance is 152.6 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Pontypool without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £50 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Manchester to Pontypool, including transfers.
Manchester to Pontypool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Pontypool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cwmbran station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Pontypool is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Manchester to Pontypool.
There are 810+ hotels available in Pontypool.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Pontypool, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cwmbran hourly. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 2h 43m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cwmbran
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
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