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How to get fromPort Talbot to Pontypoolby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Port Talbot to Pontypool by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Newport (S Wales)train train Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
    2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus bus X24 / ...
    1h 52m
    £19–39

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station 9 to Kingsway K14bus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Park Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    2h 36m
    £12–19

  3. Drive  47.9 mi

    1. Drive from Port Talbot to Pontypoolcar car 47.9 mi
    54 min
    £12–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Port Talbot to Pontypooltaxi taxi 47.9 mi
    54 min
    £210–250

  5. Train, bus via Cardiff Central

    1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbrantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E to Park Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    1h 56m
    £19–42

Port Talbot to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

Calendar218Weekly Services
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 54.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Port Talbot, Wales and Pontypool, Wales?

You can take a bus from Port Talbot Bus Station 9 to Park Road via Kingsway K14 and Market Square 16 in around 2h 36m.

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