What is the cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Mountain Ash?

The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Mountain Ash is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Pontypool to Mountain Ash?

The fastest way to get from Pontypool to Mountain Ash is to drive which takes 30 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypool and Mountain Ash?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypool to Mountain Ash. However, there are services departing from Twympath and arriving at Oxford Street via Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Pontypool and Mountain Ash?

No, there is no direct train from Pontypool to Mountain Ash. However, there are services departing from Cwmbran and arriving at Mountain Ash via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Pontypool to Mountain Ash?

The distance between Pontypool and Mountain Ash is 42 miles. The road distance is 18.9 miles.

How do I travel from Pontypool to Mountain Ash without a car?

The best way to get from Pontypool to Mountain Ash without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £14 - £29.

How long does it take to get from Pontypool to Mountain Ash?

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Pontypool to Mountain Ash, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Mountain Ash bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Mountain Ash train from?

Pontypool to Mountain Ash train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cwmbran station.

Train or bus from Pontypool to Mountain Ash?

The best way to get from Pontypool to Mountain Ash is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £14 - £29. Alternatively, you can line 21 bus and line 7 bus and line 61 bus, which costs and takes 3h 17m.

Where does the Pontypool to Mountain Ash bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pontypool to Mountain Ash train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pontypool to Mountain Ash?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Mountain Ash is 19 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Pontypool to Mountain Ash.

Where can I stay near Mountain Ash?

There are 582+ hotels available in Mountain Ash.

Pontypool to Mountain Ash - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 21 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Pontypool to Mountain Ash by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cwmbran to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Mountain Ashtrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2h 24m
£15–28
Drive 18.8 mi
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1. Drive from Pontypool to Mountain Ashcar 18.8 mi
30 min
£5–7
Line 21 bus, line 7 bus, line 61 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 Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6bus 7
3. Take the bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 to Oxford Streetbus 61 / ...
3h 17m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontypool to Mountain Ashtaxi 18.8 mi
30 min
£85–110
Bus, train
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
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Mountain Ashtrain
3h 31m
£12–18

Pontypool to Mountain Ash by bus and train

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Distance: 41.5 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Pontypool, Wales and Mountain Ash, Wales?

You can take a bus from Park Road to Mountain Ash via Trussel Road, Cwmbran, and Cardiff Central in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Twympath to Oxford Street via Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 3h 17m.

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