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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Tonypandy 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 / ...
    2h 9m
    £14–27

  2. Drive  24.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tonypandy to Pontypoolcar car 24.6 mi
    40 min
    £7–9

  3. Train, bus via Friars Walk 15

    1. Take the train from Tonypandy to Cardiff Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lower Churchill Way HG to Friars Walk 15bus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from Market Square 16 to Town Hall 4bus bus X24 / ...
    3h 2m
    £12–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tonypandy to Pontypooltaxi taxi 24.6 mi
    40 min
    £110–140

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Tonypandy to Cardiff Queen Streettrain train Treherbert - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GH to Town Hall 2bus bus X3
    3h 11m
    £12–19

Tonypandy to Pontypool by train, foot, and bus

Calendar205Weekly Services
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Tonypandy 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 Tonypandy to Town Hall 4 via Cardiff Queen Street, Lower Churchill Way HG, Friars Walk 15, and Market Square 16 in around 3h 2m.

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