There are 4 ways to get from Wrexham to Pontardawe by train, bus, or car
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Train via Cardiff
best- Take the train from Wrexham General to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Neathtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 38m£61–105Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus x76
- Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus T4
- Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 5 to Neath stationbus T6
9h 7m£19–27Drive 120.6 mi
- Drive from Wrexham to Pontardawecar 120.6 mi
2h 47m£30–44Train
- Take the train from Wrexham General to Shrewsburytrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Neathtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
5h 25m£58–99
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wrexham to Pontardawe is to bus which costs £18 - £27 and takes 9h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Wrexham to Pontardawe is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Wrexham station to Pontardawe. However, there are services departing from Wrexham Bus Station 1 and arriving at Pontardawe Jubilee via Bus Station, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, Brecon Interchange 5 and Neath Bus Station Stand 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Wrexham to Pontardawe. However, there are services departing from Wrexham General and arriving at Neath via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Wrexham and Pontardawe is 182 miles. The road distance is 121.3 miles.
The best way to get from Wrexham to Pontardawe without a car is to train via Cardiff which takes 4h 38m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Wrexham to Pontardawe, including transfers.
Wrexham to Pontardawe bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, depart from Bus Station.
Wrexham to Pontardawe train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Wrexham General station.
The best way to get from Wrexham to Pontardawe is to train via Cardiff which takes 4h 38m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £27 and takes 9h 7m.
What companies run services between Wrexham, Wales and Pontardawe, Wales?
You can take a train from Wrexham General to Pontardawe Jubilee via Cardiff Central, Neath, and Neath Bus Station Stand 8 in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Pontardawe Jubilee via Bus Station, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, Brecon Interchange 5, Neath station, and Neath Bus Station Stand 8 in around 9h 7m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wrexham General to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wrexham General to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Neath
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Wrexham to Pontardawe bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 3.
Wrexham to Pontardawe train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wrexham to Pontardawe is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Wrexham to Pontardawe.
There are 1070+ hotels available in Pontardawe.




