What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Pontypool?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Pontypool is to bus via Newport Train Station which costs £10 - £17 and takes 2h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Pontypool?

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Pontypool is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Swansea City Bus Station and arriving at Town Hall 4 via Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Cwmbran via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Swansea to Pontypool?

The distance between Swansea and Pontypool is 68 miles. The road distance is 50.7 miles.

How do I travel from Swansea to Pontypool without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea to Pontypool without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 6m and costs £27 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Swansea to Pontypool?

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Swansea to Pontypool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Pontypool bus from?

Swansea to Pontypool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Pontypool train from?

Swansea to Pontypool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Pontypool?

The best way to get from Swansea to Pontypool is to bus via Newport Train Station which takes 2h 43m and costs £10 - £17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £25 - £55 and takes 2h 46m.

Where does the Swansea to Pontypool bus arrive?

Swansea to Pontypool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newport Train Station.

Where does the Swansea to Pontypool train arrive?

Swansea to Pontypool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Pontypool?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Pontypool is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Swansea to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 836+ hotels available in Pontypool.

Swansea to Pontypool - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus X24 / ...
2h 6m
£27–55
Bus via Newport Train Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus X24 / ...
2h 43m
£10–16
Drive 50.4 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Pontypoolcar 50.4 mi
1h 9m
£13–18
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbrantrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 46m
£26–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Kingsway K14bus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Park Roadbus X24 / ...
2h 50m
£15–31

Swansea to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 67.3 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Pontypool, Wales?

You can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Town Hall 4 via Newport Train Station and Market Square 16 in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swansea to Town Hall 4 via Cardiff Central, Cwmbran, and Cwmbran Rail Station in around 2h 46m.

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