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

The cheapest way to get from Taunton to Pontypool is to bus which costs £15 - £26 and takes 3h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taunton to Pontypool is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Taunton and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct bus from Taunton to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from County Hall and arriving at Park Road via Bus Station and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Taunton and Pontypool?

No, there is no direct train from Taunton to Pontypool. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Cwmbran via Bristol Parkway and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Taunton to Pontypool?

The distance between Taunton and Pontypool is 83 miles. The road distance is 72.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Taunton to Pontypool without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Taunton to Pontypool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taunton to Pontypool bus from?

Taunton to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.

Where do I catch the Taunton to Pontypool train from?

Taunton to Pontypool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Taunton station.

Train or bus from Taunton to Pontypool?

The best way to get from Taunton to Pontypool is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £26 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Taunton to Pontypool bus arrive?

Taunton to Pontypool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Taunton to Pontypool train arrive?

Taunton to Pontypool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Taunton to Pontypool?

Yes, the driving distance between Taunton to Pontypool is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Taunton to Pontypool.

Where can I stay near Pontypool?

There are 817+ hotels available in Pontypool.

Taunton to Pontypool - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Taunton to Pontypool by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Parkwaytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Newport (S Wales)train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2h 22m
£32–63
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from County Hall to Bus Stationbus 105 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 202 / ...
3. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Park Roadbus X24 / ...
3h 46m
£15–26
Drive 71.9 mi
1. Drive from Taunton to Pontypoolcar 71.9 mi
1h 14m
£18–26
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus X24 / ...
2h 47m
£35–60

Taunton to Pontypool by train and bus

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2h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 82.3 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Taunton, England and Pontypool, Wales?

You can take a train from Taunton to Trosnant Street via Bristol Parkway, Newport (S Wales), Cwmbran, and Trussel Road in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from County Hall to Park Road via Bus Station, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 3h 46m.

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