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 £75 - £90.

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 21m.

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 3m and costs £15 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 3m 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 does the Pontypool to Abercynon bus arrive?

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

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 1816+ hotels available in Abercynon.

Pontypool to Abercynon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 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 3m
£16–31
Drive 16.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontypool to Abercynoncar 16.2 mi
26 min
£4–6
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Town Hall 2 to Fitzalan Placebus X3
2. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Abercynontrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2h 4m
£13–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontypool to Abercynontaxi 16.2 mi
26 min
£75–90
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 21m

Pontypool to Abercynon by bus and train

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Distance: 37.9 mi
Duration: 2h 3m

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 21m.

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