What is the cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Ystrad Mynach?

The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Ystrad Mynach is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Pontypool to Ystrad Mynach?

The fastest way to get from Pontypool to Ystrad Mynach is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs £50 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypool and Ystrad Mynach?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypool to Ystrad Mynach. However, there are services departing from Twympath and arriving at Dance Centre via Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Pontypool and Ystrad Mynach?

No, there is no direct train from Pontypool to Ystrad Mynach. However, there are services departing from Pontypool & New Inn and arriving at Ystrad Mynach via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Pontypool to Ystrad Mynach?

The distance between Pontypool and Ystrad Mynach is 15 miles. The road distance is 11.2 miles.

How do I travel from Pontypool to Ystrad Mynach without a car?

The best way to get from Pontypool to Ystrad Mynach without a car is to line 21 bus and line 26 bus which takes 1h 15m and costs £6 - £10.

How long does it take to get from Pontypool to Ystrad Mynach?

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Pontypool to Ystrad Mynach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Ystrad Mynach bus from?

Pontypool to Ystrad Mynach bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Twympath station.

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Ystrad Mynach train from?

Pontypool to Ystrad Mynach train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pontypool & New Inn station.

Train or bus from Pontypool to Ystrad Mynach?

The best way to get from Pontypool to Ystrad Mynach is to line 21 bus and line 26 bus which takes 1h 15m and costs £6 - £10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £13 - £22 and takes 2h 1m.

Where does the Pontypool to Ystrad Mynach bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pontypool to Ystrad Mynach train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pontypool to Ystrad Mynach?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Ystrad Mynach is 11 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Pontypool to Ystrad Mynach.

Where can I stay near Ystrad Mynach?

There are 1819+ hotels available in Ystrad Mynach.

Pontypool to Ystrad Mynach - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 21 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Pontypool to Ystrad Mynach by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 21 bus, line 26 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Twympath to Blackwood Bus Station Stand 9bus 21
2. Take the bus from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 to Dance Centrebus 26
1h 15m
£6–10
Drive 11.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontypool to Ystrad Mynachcar 11.1 mi
16 min
£3–4
Train
1. Take the train from Pontypool & New Inn to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Ystrad Mynachtrain Bridgend - Rhymney / ...
2h 1m
£13–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontypool to Ystrad Mynachtaxi 11.1 mi
16 min
£50–65
Line 21 bus, line 11 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 Tesco Car Parkbus 11 / ...
1h 31m

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Distance: 15.4 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Pontypool, Wales and Ystrad Mynach, Wales?

You can take a bus from Twympath to Dance Centre via Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 in around 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall 2 to Ystrad Mynach via Pontypool and New Inn station, Pontypool & New Inn, and Cardiff Central in around 2h 1m.

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