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

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  1. Train, bus via Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E

    best
    1. Take the train from Pencoed to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbrantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E to Park Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    1h 45m
    £13–27

  2. Drive  32.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pencoed to Pontypoolcar car 32.7 mi
    40 min
    £9–12

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Pencoed to Cardiff Centraltrain train Swansea - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GH to Town Hall 2bus bus X3
    2h 49m
    £13–21

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pencoed to Pontypooltaxi taxi 32.7 mi
    40 min
    £140–180

Pencoed to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

Calendar180Weekly Services
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Pencoed, Bridgend, Wales and Pontypool, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Pencoed to Pontypool. However, you can take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Cwmbran, walk to Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E, then take the bus to Park Road. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pencoed to Town Hall 2 via Cardiff Central, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12, Kingsway GB, and Greyfriars Road GH in around 2h 49m.

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