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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Pontypoolby train, car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypool by train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Newport (S Wales)train train Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
    6h 5m
    £176–244

  2. Fly from Newcastle, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Park Roadbus bus
    4h 52m
    £40–105

  3. Drive 289.1 mi

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypoolcar car 289.1 mi
    5h 3m
    £71–102

  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Newcastle - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Abergavennytrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 35m
    £112–191

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus bus
    6h 25m
    £94–241

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

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Newport (S Wales) once daily. Tickets cost £170–240 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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