There are 4 ways to get from St Ives to Pontypool by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from St Erth to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
7h 2m£94–185Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Viaduct to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus 216
10h 14m£37–60Drive 205.6 mi
- Drive from St Ives to Pontypoolcar 205.6 mi
3h 45m£52–75Train via Exeter
- Take the train from St Erth to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 57m£96–184
St Ives to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Pontypool is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 14m.
The fastest way to get from St Ives to Pontypool is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from The Terrace and arriving at Park Road via Viaduct, Plymouth Coach Station, Public Transport Interchange and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Cwmbran via St Erth, Plymouth, Bristol Temple Meads and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between St Ives and Pontypool is 243 miles. The road distance is 206.8 miles.
The best way to get from St Ives to Pontypool without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs £90 - £190.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from St Ives to Pontypool, including transfers.
St Ives to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Viaduct station.
St Ives to Pontypool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.
The best way to get from St Ives to Pontypool is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 14m.
What companies run services between St Ives, Cornwall, England and Pontypool, Wales?
You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Park Road via St Erth, Plymouth, Bristol Temple Meads, Newport (S Wales), Cwmbran, and Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Terrace to Park Road via Viaduct, Plymouth Coach Station, Public Transport Interchange, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 10h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from St Erth to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from St Erth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from St Erth to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from St Erth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Viaduct to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
St Ives to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
St Ives to Pontypool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Pontypool is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from St Ives to Pontypool.
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