What is the cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Taunton?

The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Taunton is to bus which costs £11 - £20 and takes 3h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pontypool to Taunton?

The fastest way to get from Pontypool to Taunton is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypool and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypool to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Park Road and arriving at Blackbrook BP Garage via Kingsway K14 and Public Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Pontypool and Taunton?

No, there is no direct train from Pontypool to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Cwmbran and arriving at Taunton via Newport (S Wales) and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Pontypool to Taunton?

The distance between Pontypool and Taunton is 82 miles. The road distance is 72.6 miles.

How do I travel from Pontypool to Taunton without a car?

The best way to get from Pontypool to Taunton without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Pontypool to Taunton?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Pontypool to Taunton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Taunton bus from?

Pontypool to Taunton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Park Road station.

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Taunton train from?

Pontypool to Taunton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newport (S Wales) station.

Train or bus from Pontypool to Taunton?

The best way to get from Pontypool to Taunton is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £20 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Pontypool to Taunton bus arrive?

Pontypool to Taunton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Market Square 15A station.

Where does the Pontypool to Taunton train arrive?

Pontypool to Taunton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Pontypool to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Taunton is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Pontypool to Taunton.

Where can I stay near Taunton?

There are 787+ hotels available in Taunton.

Pontypool to Taunton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Pontypool to Taunton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2h 46m
£33–66
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Road to Market Square 15Abus X24
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus 216
3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Blackbrook BP Garagebus Fal
3h 35m
£12–19
Drive 72.1 mi
1. Drive from Pontypool to Tauntoncar 72.1 mi
1h 14m
£18–26
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Park Road to Market Square 15Abus X24
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 16m
£34–60

Pontypool to Taunton by bus and train

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2h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 81.6 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Pontypool, Wales and Taunton, England?

You can take a bus from Park Road to Taunton via Trussel Road, Cwmbran, Newport (S Wales), and Bristol Temple Meads in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Road to Blackbrook BP Garage via Market Square 15A, Kingsway K14, and Public Transport Interchange in around 3h 35m.

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