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

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There are 4 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 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 2m
    £94–185
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Viaduct to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 406 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus bus Fal
    3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus bus 216
    10h 14m
    £37–60
  3. Drive  205.6 mi

    1. Drive from St Ives to Pontypoolcar car 205.6 mi
    3h 45m
    £52–75
  4. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from St Erth to Exeter St Davidstrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)train train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    7h 57m
    £96–184

St Ives to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

Calendar124Weekly Services
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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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.

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