Great Western Railway
Transport for Wales
Trains to Cardiff Bay from Pontypool & New Inn
| First train | 04:51 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:16 | |
| Departure station | Pontypool & New Inn | |
| Arrival station | Cardiff Bay | |
| Journey time | From 53m | |
| Distance | 17 miles (28 km) | |
| Frequency | 25 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Train operators |
Trains to Cardiff Bay from Pontypool & New Inn
Want to travel from Pontypool & New Inn to Cardiff Bay by train? Start your journey with us.
It takes an average of 1 hour 43 minutes to travel from Pontypool & New Inn to Cardiff Bay by train. You'll find on average 25 trains per day running on this route.
There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Cardiff Bay by train; you'll need to make 2 changes.
Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales trains run on this route.
Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Pontypool & New Inn to Cardiff Bay?
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5. Consider a Season Ticket
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§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.