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4.6Travel Information between Cardiff and Pontypool
 Distance | 16 miles (26 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 Ticket price range | $1 - $12 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $12 (€11) • 30 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $12 (€11) • 30 min |
 Popular travel companies | Stagecoach South Wales or Transport for Wales |
Travel 16 miles (26 km) by bus or train from Cardiff to Pontypool. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Stagecoach South Wales or Transport for Wales among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cardiff to Pontypool.
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FAQs: Travel from Cardiff to Pontypool
Travel to Pontypool easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Pontypool.
There are 2 travel options between Cardiff and Pontypool. You can take a bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Cardiff and Pontypool is a train with an average price of $12 (€11).
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Pontypool:
Taking a train costs $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $1 (€1).
The fastest way from Cardiff to Pontypool is by train with an average journey time of 30 min.
There are alternative travel options to Pontypool that take longer:
Bus takes 1 h 10 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 16 miles (26 km) between Cardiff and Pontypool.
The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Pontypool is:
- 9 buses a day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Cardiff to Pontypool as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cardiff to Pontypool:
The following travel companies offer services from Cardiff to Pontypool:
- Travel with Transport for Wales for trains to Pontypool. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Transport for Wales Cardiff to Pontypool tickets on Omio for $12 (€11).
Yes, there are direct services available from Cardiff to Pontypool with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with Stagecoach South Wales 8 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with with 6 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Pontypool as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Cardiff to Pontypool.
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