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How to get fromStoke-on-Trent to Pontypoolby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Pontypool by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Abergavenny

    best
    1. Take the train from Crewe to Abergavennytrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    3h 48m
    £42–77
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus bus 202 / ...
    6h
    £24–39
  3. Drive  116 mi

    1. Drive from Stoke-on-Trent to Pontypoolcar car 116 mi
    2h 41m
    £29–42
  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus bus X24 / ...
    4h 18m
    £57–105
  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Crewe to Pontypool & New Inntrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 27m
    £40–79

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What companies run services between Stoke-on-Trent, England and Pontypool, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Crewe to Abergavenny hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Park Road via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Bus Station, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 6h.

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