There are 8 ways to get from Pontypool to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus, train, line 304 bus
best- Take the bus from Park Road to Trussel Roadbus X24 / ...
- Take the train from Cwmbran to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain
- Take the bus from Barry Hotel to Cardiff Airportbus 304
2h 30m£16–25Drive 32.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pontypool to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car 32.9 mi
50 min£8–12Train, line 304 bus
- Take the train from Cwmbran to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus 304
2h 53m£13–19Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Pontypool to Cardiff-CWL32.9 mi
50 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Pontypool to Cardiff Airport (CWL)taxi 32.9 mi
50 min£70–85Train
- Take the train from Pontypool & New Inn to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Rhoosetrain Rhymney - Bridgend / ...
2h 52m£14–26Bus, line 304 bus
- Take the bus from Town Hall 2 to Greyfriars Road GHbus X3
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus 304
2h 58m£12–14Bus, line 30 bus, line 304 bus
- Take the bus from Town Hall 2 to Market Square 15Abus X24 / ...
- Take the bus from Friars Walk 15 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 14bus 30
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus 304
3h 37m
Pontypool to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Pontypool to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £8 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontypool to Cardiff Airport (CWL). However, there are services departing from Town Hall 2 and arriving at Cardiff Airport via Kingsway GR and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontypool to Cardiff Airport (CWL). However, there are services departing from Pontypool & New Inn and arriving at Rhoose via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Pontypool and Cardiff Airport (CWL) is 36 miles. The road distance is 33.1 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypool to Cardiff Airport (CWL) without a car is to bus and train and line 304 bus which takes 2h 30m and costs £15 - £26.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Pontypool to Cardiff Airport (CWL), including transfers.
Pontypool to Cardiff Airport (CWL) bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Town Hall 2 station.
Pontypool to Cardiff Airport (CWL) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pontypool & New Inn station.
The best way to get from Pontypool to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £14 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus and line 304 bus, which costs £11 - £15 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Pontypool, Wales and Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales?
You can take a bus from Town Hall 2 to Ceri Avenue via Pontypool and New Inn station, Pontypool & New Inn, Cardiff Central, Rhoose, and Rhoose station in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall 2 to Cardiff Airport via Greyfriars Road GH, Kingsway GR, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 2h 58m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cwmbran to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Barry
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cwmbran to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Pontypool & New Inn to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Rhoose
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Park Road to Trussel Road
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Town Hall 2 to Greyfriars Road GH
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Town Hall 2 to Market Square 15A
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 02920 442040
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Park Road to Trussel Road
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Barry Hotel to Cardiff Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-west-wales
- Phone
- +44 1633 263600
- [email protected]
- Website
- newportbus.co.uk
Bus from Friars Walk 15 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 14
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.newportbus.co.uk/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Pontypool to Cardiff-CWL
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Pontypool to Cardiff Airport (CWL) bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GH station.
Pontypool to Cardiff Airport (CWL) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Cardiff Airport (CWL) is 33 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Pontypool to Cardiff Airport (CWL).
There are 1556+ hotels available in Cardiff Airport (CWL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Pontypool and Cardiff Airport (CWL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





