There are 5 ways to get from Plymouth to Pontypool by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 6m£69–135Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus 216
5h 22m£24–44Drive 144.6 mi
- Drive from Plymouth to Pontypoolcar 144.6 mi
2h 27m£36–51Train via Exeter
- Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
5h£72–140Bus via Bristol
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk087 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 202 / ...
5h 22m£24–74
Plymouth to Pontypool by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Pontypool is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Pontypool is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Park Road via Public Transport Interchange and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Cwmbran via Bristol Temple Meads and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Plymouth and Pontypool is 166 miles. The road distance is 145.4 miles.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Pontypool without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £65 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Plymouth to Pontypool, including transfers.
Plymouth to Pontypool bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Pontypool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Pontypool is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Pontypool, Wales?
You can take a train from Plymouth to Town Hall 4 via Bristol Temple Meads, Newport (S Wales), Cwmbran, and Cwmbran Rail Station in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Park Road via Public Transport Interchange, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 5h 22m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–23
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Plymouth to Pontypool bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Public Transport Interchange station.
Plymouth to Pontypool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Pontypool is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Plymouth to Pontypool.
There are 840+ hotels available in Pontypool.