What is the cheapest way to get from Mountain Ash to Newport?

The cheapest way to get from Mountain Ash to Newport is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 40 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Mountain Ash to Newport?

The fastest way to get from Mountain Ash to Newport is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Mountain Ash and Newport?

No, there is no direct bus from Mountain Ash station to Newport station. However, there are services departing from Mountain Ash station and arriving at Newport Train Station via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8 and Cardiff North Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Mountain Ash and Newport?

No, there is no direct train from Mountain Ash to Newport. However, there are services departing from Mountain Ash and arriving at Newport (S Wales) via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Mountain Ash to Newport?

The distance between Mountain Ash and Newport is 31 miles. The road distance is 21.6 miles.

How do I travel from Mountain Ash to Newport without a car?

The best way to get from Mountain Ash to Newport without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £11 - £23.

How long does it take to get from Mountain Ash to Newport?

It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Mountain Ash to Newport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mountain Ash to Newport bus from?

Mountain Ash to Newport bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Mountain Ash station.

Where do I catch the Mountain Ash to Newport train from?

Mountain Ash to Newport train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Mountain Ash station.

Train or bus from Mountain Ash to Newport?

The best way to get from Mountain Ash to Newport is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £11 - £23. Alternatively, you can line 61 bus and line 132 bus and bus, which costs £9 - £17 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Mountain Ash to Newport bus arrive?

Mountain Ash to Newport bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Mountain Ash to Newport train arrive?

Mountain Ash to Newport train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Mountain Ash to Newport?

Yes, the driving distance between Mountain Ash to Newport is 22 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Mountain Ash to Newport.

How do I get a train ticket from Mountain Ash to Newport?

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Where can I stay near Newport?

There are 1632+ hotels available in Newport.

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There are 5 ways to get from Mountain Ash to Newport by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mountain Ash to Cardiff Centraltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
1h 8m
£12–23
Drive 21.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mountain Ash to Newportcar 21.5 mi
40 min
£6–8
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mountain Ash to Cardiff Centraltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 14 to Friars Walk 15bus 30
2h 7m
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mountain Ash to Newporttaxi 21.5 mi
40 min
£80–100
Line 61 bus, line 132 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Mountain Ash station to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2bus 61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8 to Greyfriars Road GFbus 132 / ...
3. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newport Train Stationbus
2h 20m
£9–17

Mountain Ash to Newport by train

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Distance: 30.6 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Mountain Ash, Wales and Newport, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Mountain Ash to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £7–13 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mountain Ash station to Newport Train Station via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8, Greyfriars Road GF, and Cardiff North Road in around 2h 20m.

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