What is the cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypool?

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypool is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypool?

The fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypool is to fly and bus which takes 5h 3m and costs £40 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle upon Tyne and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and arriving at Park Road via Bus Station and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Cwmbran via Bristol Parkway and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypool?

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Pontypool is 338 miles. The road distance is 290.8 miles.

How do I travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypool without a car?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypool without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs £140 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypool?

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypool bus from?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.

Where do I catch the Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypool train from?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypool?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypool is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 13m.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypool bus arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypool train arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypool?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypool is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 815+ hotels available in Pontypool.

Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypool - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypool by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 29m
£144–224
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus
3. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Park Roadbus
5h 3m
£40–101
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk078
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 202 / ...
10h 13m
£44–66
Drive 289.1 mi
1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypoolcar 289.1 mi
5h 3m
£72–103
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cwmbrantrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 36m
£96–161
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14bus 111 / ...
10h 33m
£58–99
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus
6h 44m
£79–219
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train
6h 12m
£119–382

Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 336 mi
Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Pontypool, Wales?

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Bristol Parkway every 2 hours. Tickets cost £130–200 and the journey takes 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Park Road via Bus Station, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 10h 13m.

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