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How to get fromOxford to Pontypoolby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Oxford to Pontypool by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from St Aldates to Parkway Stationbus bus X2 / ...
    2. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus bus X24 / ...
    3h 48m
    £42–79

  2. Drive 96.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oxford to Pontypoolcar car 96.4 mi
    1h 55m
    £24–34

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Didcot Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Cwmbrantrain train
    4. Take the bus from Cwmbran Rail Station to Town Hall 4bus bus 30
    3h 53m

  4. Bus, train via Cheltenham

    1. Take the bus from Magdalen Street to Royal Well Bus Stationbus bus X52
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Newport (S Wales)train train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 18m
    £29–53

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Lhr / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus bus 201 / ...
    4h 58m
    £38–79

Oxford to Pontypool by bus, train, and foot

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 105.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Oxford, England and Pontypool, Wales?

You can take a bus from Queens Lane to Park Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 4h 58m.

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