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How to get fromPontypool to Porthby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Pontypool to Porth by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Park Road to Trussel Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    2. Take the train from Cwmbran to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Porthtrain train
    2h 16m
    £16–27

  2. Drive 22.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pontypool to Porthcar car 22.5 mi
    35 min
    £6–8

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Town Hall 2 to Greyfriars Road GHbus bus X3
    2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Pontypridd Roadbus bus 132
    2h 30m
    £14–20

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pontypool to Porthtaxi taxi 22.5 mi
    35 min
    £45–60

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Pontypool & New Inn to Cardiff Centraltrain train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Porthtrain train Cardiff Central - Treherbert
    2h 20m
    £16–29

  6. Line 21 bus, line 7 bus

    1. Take the bus from Twympath to Blackwood Bus Station Stand 9bus bus 21
    2. Take the bus from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6bus bus 7
    2h 33m

Pontypool to Porth by bus and train

Calendar187Weekly Services
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 37.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Pontypool, Wales and Porth, Wales?

You can take a bus from Town Hall 2 to Pontypridd Road via Greyfriars Road GH and Greyfriars Road GF in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall 2 to Porth via Pontypool and New Inn station, Pontypool & New Inn, and Cardiff Central in around 2h 20m.

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