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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxford to Didcot Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Swindontrain train
    3. Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)train train
    4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Cwmbrantrain train
    5. Take the bus from Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E to Park Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    3h 5m
    £41–83

  2. Drive  96.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oxford to Pontypoolcar car 96.3 mi
    1h 51m
    £24–35

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Aldates to Parkway Stationbus bus X32
    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 33m
    £36–69

  4. Bus, train via Swindon

    1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Market Placebus bus S6
    2. Take the bus from Market Place to Old Bus Stationbus bus S6
    3. Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)train train
    4. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus bus X24 / ...
    3h 57m
    £33–57

  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 / ...
    5h 31m
    £49–75

Oxford to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

Calendar175Weekly Services
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 102.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

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 5h 31m.

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