There are 5 ways to get from Pontardawe to Bristol by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Neath to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 44m£35–68Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea University to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
4h 28m£15–46Drive 82.9 mi
- Drive from Pontardawe to Bristolcar 82.9 mi
1h 33m£21–30Bus, train via Cardiff
- Take the bus from Pontardawe Jubilee to Neath Bus Station Stand 8bus 256
- Take the train from Neath to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2h 47m£31–63Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pontardawe Jubilee to Neath Bus Station Stand 8bus 256
- Take the train from Neath to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Milford Haven - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 8m£32–53
Pontardawe to Bristol by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontardawe to Bristol is to bus which costs £15 - £50 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Pontardawe to Bristol is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontardawe to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Pontardawe Jubilee and arriving at Bristol Bus Station via Neath Bus Station 7 and Swansea University. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontardawe to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Neath and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Pontardawe and Bristol is 85 miles. The road distance is 83.4 miles.
The best way to get from Pontardawe to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £35 - £70.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Pontardawe to Bristol, including transfers.
Pontardawe to Bristol bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea University station.
Pontardawe to Bristol train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Neath station.
The best way to get from Pontardawe to Bristol is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £50 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Pontardawe, Wales and Bristol, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Neath to Bristol Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Swansea University to Bristol Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £9–15 and the journey takes 2h 35m. National Express also services this route 3 times a day.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Neath to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Neath to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Swansea University to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Pontardawe to Bristol bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Pontardawe to Bristol train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontardawe to Bristol is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Pontardawe to Bristol.
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