There are 4 ways to get from Pontypool to Birmingham by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Town Hall 2 to Market Square 15Abus X24 / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
3h 28m£44–70Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park Road to Market Square 15Abus X24
- Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
4h 37m£23–40Drive 91.3 mi
- Drive from Pontypool to Birminghamcar 91.3 mi
1h 44m£23–33Train
- Take the train from Cwmbran to Herefordtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain Hereford - Birmingham New Street
3h 36m£30–72
Pontypool to Birmingham by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Birmingham is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Pontypool to Birmingham is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontypool to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from Park Road and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via Kingsway K14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontypool to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Cwmbran and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Hereford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Pontypool and Birmingham is 107 miles. The road distance is 91.9 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypool to Birmingham without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 28m and costs £40 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Pontypool to Birmingham, including transfers.
Pontypool to Birmingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Park Road station.
Pontypool to Birmingham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cwmbran station.
The best way to get from Pontypool to Birmingham is to bus which takes 4h 37m and costs £22 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Pontypool, Wales and Birmingham, England?
You can take a bus from Park Road to Birmingham Coach Station via Market Square 15A and Kingsway K14 in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall 2 to Birmingham New Street via Trussel Road, Cwmbran, and Hereford in around 3h 36m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cwmbran to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Hereford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Town Hall 2 to Market Square 15A
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Park Road to Market Square 15A
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Kingsway K14 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Pontypool to Birmingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Market Square 15A station.
Pontypool to Birmingham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Hereford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Birmingham is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Pontypool to Birmingham.
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