There are 4 ways to get from Pontypool to Stoke-on-Trent by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cwmbran to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 43m£47–84Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Stoke-on-Trentbus
6h 28m£22–36Drive 115 mi
- Drive from Pontypool to Stoke-on-Trentcar 115 mi
2h 40m£29–42Bus, train
- Take the bus from Town Hall 2 to Market Square 15Abus X24 / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stoke-on-Trenttrain
4h 30m£57–105
Pontypool to Stoke-on-Trent by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Stoke-on-Trent is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Pontypool to Stoke-on-Trent is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontypool to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Park Road and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent via Newport Train Station, Bristol Bus Station and Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontypool to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Cwmbran and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Pontypool and Stoke-on-Trent is 139 miles. The road distance is 115.7 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypool to Stoke-on-Trent without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £45 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Pontypool to Stoke-on-Trent, including transfers.
Pontypool to Stoke-on-Trent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newport Train Station.
Pontypool to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cwmbran station.
The best way to get from Pontypool to Stoke-on-Trent is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Pontypool, Wales and Stoke-on-Trent, England?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cwmbran to Crewe hourly. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Road to Stoke-on-Trent via Market Square 15A, Newport Train Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 6h 28m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cwmbran to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- 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
Train from Birmingham New Street to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
- [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
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Booking & Getting There
Pontypool to Stoke-on-Trent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Pontypool to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Stoke-on-Trent is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Pontypool to Stoke-on-Trent.
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