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

The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Porth is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 35 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontypool to Porth is to drive which takes 35 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypool and Porth?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypool to Porth. However, there are services departing from Twympath and arriving at Porth Interchange Bay 3 via Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Pontypool to Porth?

The distance between Pontypool and Porth is 38 miles. The road distance is 22.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontypool to Porth without a car is to bus and train via Cwmbran which takes 2h 13m and costs £13 - £27.

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

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Pontypool to Porth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Porth bus from?

Pontypool to Porth bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Twympath station.

Where does the Pontypool to Porth bus arrive?

Pontypool to Porth bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Blackwood Bus Station Stand 9.

Can I drive from Pontypool to Porth?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Porth is 23 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Pontypool to Porth.

Where can I stay near Porth?

There are 1824+ hotels available in Porth.

Pontypool to Porth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Pontypool to Porth by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, train via Cwmbran
best
1. Take the bus from Park Road to Trussel Roadbus X24 / ...
2. Take the train from Cwmbran to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Porthtrain
2h 13m
£14–26
Drive 22.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontypool to Porthcar 22.5 mi
35 min
£6–8
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Town Hall 2 to Greyfriars Road GHbus X3
2. Take the train from Cardiff Queen Street to Porthtrain Cardiff Central - Treherbert / ...
2h 15m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontypool to Porthtaxi 22.5 mi
35 min
£100–130
Line 21 bus, line 7 bus
1. Take the bus from Twympath to Blackwood Bus Station Stand 9bus 21
2. Take the bus from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 6bus 7
3h 8m

Pontypool to Porth by bus and train

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2h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 37.9 mi
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Pontypool, Wales and Porth, Wales?

You can take a bus from Twympath to Porth Interchange Bay 3 via Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 9 in around 3h 8m.

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