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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 16m
    £71–129
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Ukn49 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus bus 202 / ...
    5h 6m
    £21–42
  3. Drive  144.6 mi

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Pontypoolcar car 144.6 mi
    2h 27m
    £36–52
  4. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)train train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 2m
    £66–125
  5. Bus via Bristol Airport (BRS)

    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus bus 216
    5h 13m
    £21–34

Plymouth to Pontypool by train and bus

Calendar117Weekly Services
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Pontypool, Wales?

Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Town Hall 4 via Bus Station, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 5h 6m.

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