What is the cheapest way to get from Pontardawe to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from Pontardawe to Birmingham is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pontardawe to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get from Pontardawe to Birmingham is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Pontardawe and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontardawe to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Pontardawe Jubilee and arriving at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway via Neath Bus Station Stand 7 and Swansea University. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Pontardawe and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Pontardawe to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Neath and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Pontardawe to Birmingham?

The distance between Pontardawe and Birmingham is 163 miles. The road distance is 113.3 miles.

How do I travel from Pontardawe to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to get from Pontardawe to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £75 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Pontardawe to Birmingham?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Pontardawe to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontardawe to Birmingham bus from?

Pontardawe to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea University station.

Where do I catch the Pontardawe to Birmingham train from?

Pontardawe to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Neath station.

Train or bus from Pontardawe to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Pontardawe to Birmingham is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Pontardawe to Birmingham bus arrive?

Pontardawe to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Pontardawe to Birmingham train arrive?

Pontardawe to Birmingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Pontardawe to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontardawe to Birmingham is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Pontardawe to Birmingham.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Neath to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 3m
£77–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea University to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk084
6h 9m
£23–35
Drive 112.6 mi
1. Drive from Pontardawe to Birminghamcar 112.6 mi
2h 38m
£28–40
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Neath to Newport (S Wales)train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
4h 28m
£72–123
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Neath to Herefordtrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain Hereford - Birmingham New Street
5h 30m
£56–118

Pontardawe to Birmingham by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 161.9 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Pontardawe, Wales and Birmingham, England?

You can take a bus from Pontardawe Jubilee to Birmingham New Street via Dwr-y-Felin Upper School, Neath, and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Swansea University to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway once daily. Tickets cost £17–29 and the journey takes 4h.

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