What is the cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Abercynon?

The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Abercynon is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Pontypool to Abercynon?

The fastest way to get from Pontypool to Abercynon is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypool and Abercynon?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypool to Abercynon. However, there are services departing from Twympath and arriving at Fiddlers Elbow via Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Pontypool and Abercynon?

No, there is no direct train from Pontypool to Abercynon. However, there are services departing from Pontypool & New Inn and arriving at Abercynon via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Pontypool to Abercynon?

The distance between Pontypool and Abercynon is 38 miles. The road distance is 16.3 miles.

How do I travel from Pontypool to Abercynon without a car?

The best way to get from Pontypool to Abercynon without a car is to bus and train via Cwmbran which takes 2h 2m and costs £15 - £28.

How long does it take to get from Pontypool to Abercynon?

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Pontypool to Abercynon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Abercynon bus from?

Pontypool to Abercynon bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Twympath station.

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Abercynon train from?

Pontypool to Abercynon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pontypool & New Inn station.

Train or bus from Pontypool to Abercynon?

The best way to get from Pontypool to Abercynon is to line 21 bus and line 7 bus which takes 2h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £16 - £29 and takes 2h 6m.

Where does the Pontypool to Abercynon bus arrive?

Pontypool to Abercynon bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Blackwood Bus Station Stand 9.

Where does the Pontypool to Abercynon train arrive?

Pontypool to Abercynon train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Pontypool to Abercynon?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Abercynon is 16 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Pontypool to Abercynon.

Where can I stay near Abercynon?

There are 1798+ hotels available in Abercynon.

Pontypool to Abercynon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 21 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Pontypool to Abercynon by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus, train via Cwmbran
best
1. Take the bus from Park Road to Trussel Roadbus X24 / ...
2. Take the train from Cwmbran to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Abercynontrain
2h 2m
£16–27
Drive 16.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontypool to Abercynoncar 16.2 mi
26 min
£4–6
Line 21 bus, line 7 bus
1. Take the bus from Twympath to Blackwood Bus Station Stand 9bus 21
2. Take the bus from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 to Fiddlers Elbowbus 7
2h 3m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontypool to Abercynontaxi 16.2 mi
26 min
£35–45
Train
1. Take the train from Pontypool & New Inn to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Abercynontrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2h 6m
£16–29
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Town Hall 2 to Greyfriars Road GHbus X3
2. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Abercynontrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2h 18m
£13–20

Pontypool to Abercynon by bus and train

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Distance: 37.9 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Pontypool, Wales and Abercynon, Wales?

You can take a bus from Twympath to Fiddlers Elbow via Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall 2 to Abercynon via Pontypool and New Inn station, Pontypool & New Inn, and Cardiff Central in around 2h 6m.

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