How to get from Bristol to Pontypool
4 ways, 41 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Monday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Busbest | 53 min | £35–161 estimated |
| Trainfastest | 49 min | £51–92 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 1h 9m | £5–7 estimated |
| Taxi | 1h 9m | £85–120 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:13 → 09:131h · directFlixBus-gb FlixBus UK910£35–54
- 08:15 → 09:0752 min · 1 changeStagecoach South Wales 11£51–87
- 08:30 → 09:2151 min · directGWR GWR£56–92
- 08:43 → 09:3653 min · directNewport Bus 73£110–161
- 08:47 → 09:3649 min · 1 changeStagecoach South Wales 12£51–86
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Bristol to Pontypool?
- The fastest way is by train: about 49 min door to door. The straight-line distance is 41 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Bristol to Pontypool?
- Drive is the cheapest, from £5. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Bristol to Pontypool?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 1 direct train, the fastest taking 49 min. Fares run £51–92 across classes.
- How much is the bus from Bristol to Pontypool?
- Buses take about 53 min and cost £35–161 depending on operator and seat type. 2 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How far is Pontypool from Bristol by road?
- About 60 km, roughly 1h 9m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around £5–7; tolls and parking are extra.