There are 7 ways to get from Pontypool to York by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Pontypool & New Inn to Herefordtrain
- Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain
5h 53m£84–151Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Bus Stationbus 216 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
8h 39m£33–50Drive 213.3 mi
- Drive from Pontypool to Yorkcar 213.3 mi
3h 56m£53–77Bus, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
5h 51m£62–159Train
- Take the train from Cwmbran to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
5h 57m£72–127Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
9h 43m£38–62Bus, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BRS - LBA
- Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain
8h 1m£67–143
Pontypool to York by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to York is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Pontypool to York is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontypool to York. However, there are services departing from Park Road and arriving at Micklegate via Kingsway K14, Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontypool to York. However, there are services departing from Pontypool & New Inn and arriving at York via Hereford and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Pontypool and York is 218 miles. The road distance is 214.6 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypool to York without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 53m and costs £80 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Pontypool to York, including transfers.
Pontypool to York bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Kingsway K14 station.
Pontypool to York train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pontypool & New Inn station.
The best way to get from Pontypool to York is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 53m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 39m.
What companies run services between Pontypool, Wales and York, England?
You can take a bus from Town Hall 2 to York via Pontypool and New Inn station, Pontypool & New Inn, Hereford, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Road to Micklegate via Market Square 15A, Kingsway K14, Bristol Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 39m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Bristol Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Sunday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £35–190
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Pontypool & New Inn to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cwmbran to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Kingsway K14 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Kingsway K14 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Pontypool to York bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Pontypool to York train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Hereford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to York is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Pontypool to York.
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