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 / ...
3h 55m£66–127Bus via Bristol Airport (BRS)
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bristol Airportbus Uk087 / ...
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus 216
5h£22–34Drive 144.6 mi
- Drive from Plymouth to Pontypoolcar 144.6 mi
2h 27m£36–52Train 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 1m£66–125Bus
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 202 / ...
5h 6m£22–45
Plymouth to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Pontypool is to bus via Bristol Airport (BRS) which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h.
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 Town Hall 4 via Public Transport Interchange and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
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 3h 55m.
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 3h 55m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Plymouth to Pontypool, including transfers.
Plymouth to Pontypool bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 3h 55m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol Airport (BRS), which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Pontypool, Wales?
You can take a train from Plymouth to Park Road via Bristol Temple Meads, Newport (S Wales), Cwmbran, and Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Town Hall 4 via Bristol Airport, Public Transport Interchange, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 5h.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Plymouth to Pontypool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Airport 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.
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