What is the cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Cardiff Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Cardiff Central Station is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Pontypool to Cardiff Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Pontypool to Cardiff Central Station is to drive which takes 30 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypool and Cardiff Central Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Town Hall 2 and arriving at Greyfriars Road GH. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Pontypool and Cardiff Central Station?

No, there is no direct train from Pontypool to Cardiff Central Station. However, there are services departing from Pontypool & New Inn and arriving at Cardiff Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Pontypool to Cardiff Central Station?

The distance between Pontypool and Cardiff Central Station is 23 miles. The road distance is 22.2 miles.

How do I travel from Pontypool to Cardiff Central Station without a car?

The best way to get from Pontypool to Cardiff Central Station without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 12m and costs £9 - £17.

How long does it take to get from Pontypool to Cardiff Central Station?

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Pontypool to Cardiff Central Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Cardiff Central Station bus from?

Pontypool to Cardiff Central Station bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Town Hall 2 station.

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Cardiff Central Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Pontypool to Cardiff Central Station?

The best way to get from Pontypool to Cardiff Central Station is to bus which takes 1h 24m and costs £6 - £10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £10 - £18 and takes 1h 16m.

Where does the Pontypool to Cardiff Central Station bus arrive?

Pontypool to Cardiff Central Station bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Greyfriars Road GH station.

Where does the Pontypool to Cardiff Central Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pontypool to Cardiff Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Cardiff Central Station is 22 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Pontypool to Cardiff Central Station.

Where can I stay near Cardiff Central Station?

There are 1719+ hotels available in Cardiff Central Station.

Pontypool to Cardiff Central Station - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Pontypool to Cardiff Central Station by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Park Road to Trussel Roadbus X24 / ...
2. Take the train from Cwmbran to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 12m
£10–16
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Town Hall 2 to Greyfriars Road GHbus X3
1h 24m
£6–10
Drive 22.1 mi
1. Drive from Pontypool to Cardiff Central Stationcar 22.1 mi
30 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontypool to Cardiff Central Stationtaxi 22.1 mi
30 min
£50–60
Train
1. Take the train from Pontypool & New Inn to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
1h 16m
£10–18
Bus, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall 2 to Market Square 15Abus X24 / ...
2. Take the bus from Friars Walk 15 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 14bus 30
1h 57m

Pontypool to Cardiff Central Station by bus and train

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Distance: 22.4 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Pontypool, Wales and Cardiff Central Station, Wales?

Stagecoach South Wales operates a bus from Town Hall 2 to Greyfriars Road GH hourly. Tickets cost £6–10 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Alternatively, Transport for Wales operates a train from Pontypool & New Inn to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £8–15 and the journey takes 32 min.

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