What is the cheapest way to get from Oxford to Pontypool?

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Pontypool is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oxford to Pontypool?

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Pontypool is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Queens Lane and arriving at Park Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Cwmbran via Reading and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Oxford to Pontypool?

The distance between Oxford and Pontypool is 138 miles. The road distance is 96.9 miles.

How do I travel from Oxford to Pontypool without a car?

The best way to get from Oxford to Pontypool without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £50 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Oxford to Pontypool?

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Oxford to Pontypool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Pontypool bus from?

Oxford to Pontypool bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Queens Lane station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Pontypool train from?

Oxford to Pontypool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Pontypool?

The best way to get from Oxford to Pontypool is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Oxford to Pontypool bus arrive?

Oxford to Pontypool bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Oxford to Pontypool train arrive?

Oxford to Pontypool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Pontypool?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Pontypool is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Oxford to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 836+ hotels available in Pontypool.

Oxford to Pontypool - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain Oxford - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 28m
£54–113
Drive 96.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oxford to Pontypoolcar 96.4 mi
1h 55m
£24–34
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Aldates to Parkway Stationbus X2 / ...
2. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus X24 / ...
3h 48m
£42–79
Bus, train via Cheltenham
1. Take the bus from Magdalen Street to Royal Well Bus Stationbus X52
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Newport (S Wales)train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 18m
£29–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 201 / ...
5h 2m
£37–74

Oxford to Pontypool by train and bus

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3h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 136.9 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Town Hall 4 via Reading, Newport (S Wales), Cwmbran, and Cwmbran Rail Station in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, 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 2m.

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