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Compare bus for Cardiff to Pontypool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Pontypool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €14, while a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 16 miles (26 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€14 Average price Cheapest | €7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (29m by train vs 40m by car). Tickets start at around €14 compared to roughly €7 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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FAQs: Travel from Cardiff to Pontypool
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- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Pontypool as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Pontypool & New Inn (PPL).
- Travel with Transport for Wales to go to Pontypool by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
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