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How to get fromSt Ives to Pontypoolby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from St Ives to Pontypool by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from St Erth to Newport (S Wales)train train Penzance - Leeds
    6h 30m
    £101–179

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Terrace to Bus Stationbus bus 14
    2. Take the bus from Truro to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus bus 202 / ...
    10h 43m
    £32–68

  3. Drive  205.6 mi

    1. Drive from St Ives to Pontypoolcar car 205.6 mi
    3h 45m
    £51–74

  4. Train via Plymouth

    1. Take the train from St Erth to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train train
    7h 1m
    £94–185

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Terrace to Bus Stationbus bus 14
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchangebus bus 404
    3. Take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Newport (S Wales)train train
    12h 19m
    £53–94

St Ives to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between St Ives, Cornwall, England and Pontypool, Wales?

Cross Country operates a train from St Erth to Newport (S Wales) 3 times a week. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Terrace to Park Road via Truro, Bus Station, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 10h 43m.

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