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
How to Get to Pontypool
Plane
Although Pontypool doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 40 km from Pontypool. The shortest domestic flight to Pontypool departs from Glasgow and takes around 1h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Pontypool, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Pontypool to London takes 1h 35m and costs around £25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £69 for a 3h 40m trip. The train station in Pontypool is called Pontypool And New Inn, and is located 2.1 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Pontypool is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 203 km from Pontypool. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pontypool, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Pontypool takes 177 km and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 193 km.
Airlines serving Pontypool
Where to stay in popular areas of Pontypool
Most booked hotels in Pontypool
Hiring a car in Pontypool
Hiring a car in Pontypool costs £16 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 86% cheaper than airport locations in Pontypool.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.79 and £23.72. The most frequently booked car type in Pontypool is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.