How long is the journey from Cardiff to Pontypool by train?
The journey from Cardiff to Pontypool covers a distance of 16.8 mi. On average, you can expect your journey to last roughly 30 min. However, booking the fastest option will see you reach your destination in approximately 12 min. For faster journeys, look for express routes. Please remember that these may only depart at certain times of day, or on particular days of the week. You may also find that you can go from Cardiff to Pontypool faster by making connections, rather than taking a direct route.
When do departures from Cardiff to Pontypool leave?
In general, the first departure of the day will leave Cardiff at 10:06, and the last departure will leave at 19:42. However, it is important to remember that this is general information, and these journey times are not necessarily available every day. Timetables for each provider on the route from Cardiff to Pontypool can change from day to day or month to month. In particular, many providers offer different schedules on weekdays and weekends. Public holidays, local events, and seasonal timetables can also cause schedules to change.
Which stations can I use to travel from Cardiff to Pontypool?
In Cardiff, departure stations include Cardiff Central [ CDF ], Cardiff Central, Pontypool & New Inn, Rhoose Cardiff International Airport, Newport (Gwent) and Bridgend. When you arrive in Pontypool, you may be able to disembark at stations such as Pontypool & New Inn [ PPL ], Pontypool & New Inn, Newport (Gwent), Cardiff Central, Rhoose Cardiff International Airport and Bridgend. Remember though that the exact stations served on each route can vary. Different providers may depart from and arrive at different stations. Furthermore, if you travel on an express service, the number of stations may be limited, and the exact stations served on a particular route may vary at different times of day or day of the week. Check in advance to ensure that you are departing from and arriving at a station that is convenient for your journey.
How many daily journeys are there from Cardiff to Pontypool?
The exact number of journeys from Cardiff to Pontypool can vary from day to day. Some services may only run on particular days of the week, while others might be seasonal. In general, an average of 22 departures leave each day. These are run by a number of different transport providers, including Arriva trains wales, Great Western Railway and Cross country. On particularly busy days, there can be up to 24 departures. You can usually expect there to be more connections on weekdays. Many providers run fewer journeys on weekends or public holidays. As a traveler, you may prefer to take a direct route from Cardiff to Pontypool. However, you will find more options available to you if you are willing to take a connecting route. These pass through one or more different cities, and you'll have to change along the way. Not all travelers feel comfortable making multiple connections, but if you are, then you will enjoy greater flexibility when making your booking. The exact number of daily departures from Cardiff to Pontypool varies, but in general, you can expect to find 22 direct connections with no changes leaving each day. Travelers who are happy to take an indirect route will find, on average, 0 journeys with one change or more.
