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Pontypool travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pontypool

With a population of 35,686, Pontypool is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Pontypool to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Pontypool

Pontypool in May
Estimated hotel price
£42
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pontypool in May
Estimated hotel price
£42
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Pontypool

Plane

Although Pontypool doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 25 miles from Pontypool. The shortest domestic flight to Pontypool departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Pontypool, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Pontypool to London takes 1h 35m and costs around £44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £81 for a 6h 44m trip. The train station in Pontypool is called Pontypool And New Inn, and is located 1.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pontypool is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 126 miles from Pontypool. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pontypool, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Pontypool takes 140 miles and will cost you around £9. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 220 miles.

Plane

Although Pontypool doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 25 miles from Pontypool. The shortest domestic flight to Pontypool departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Pontypool, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Pontypool to London takes 1h 35m and costs around £44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £81 for a 6h 44m trip. The train station in Pontypool is called Pontypool And New Inn, and is located 1.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pontypool is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 126 miles from Pontypool. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pontypool, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Pontypool takes 140 miles and will cost you around £9. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Pontypool

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Pontypool

Lufthansa
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British Airways
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SWISS
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Delta
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Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
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Air France
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United Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
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LOT
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Etihad Airways
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ITA Airways
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Singapore Airlines
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Ryanair
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Ethiopian Air
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Where to stay in popular areas of Pontypool

Most booked hotels in Pontypool

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Mercure Newport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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The Celtic Manor Resort
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£104+
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Coldra Court Hotel by Celtic Manor
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£76+
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The Manor House At Celtic Manor
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£76+
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Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£83+
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Hiring a car in Pontypool

Hiring a car in Pontypool costs £27 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Pontypool.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Pontypool (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Pontypool is Full-size (Seat Alhambra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Pontypool costs £27 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Pontypool.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Pontypool (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Pontypool is Full-size (Seat Alhambra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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