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

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There are 7 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypool by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 42m
    £149–226

  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 40m
    £39–105

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus bus 202 / ...
    9h 37m
    £41–64

  4. Drive  289.1 mi

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypoolcar car 289.1 mi
    5h 3m
    £72–104

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoriatrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cwmbrantrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 46m
    £98–166

  6. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 133 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14bus bus 111 / ...
    10h 29m
    £50–85

  7. 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 16m
    £78–219

Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontypool by train and bus

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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 John Dobson Street to Park Road via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Bus Station, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 9h 37m.

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