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Outbound fromReading to Pontypool & New Inn by train
It takes an average of 3h 59m to travel from Reading to Pontypool & New Inn by train, over a distance of around 89 miles (144 km). There are normally 17 trains per day travelling from Reading to Pontypool & New Inn and tickets for this journey start from £45 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:49 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:16 | |
| Departure station | Reading | |
| Arrival station | Pontypool & New Inn | |
| Journey time | From 1h 30m | |
| Distance | 89 miles (144 km) | |
| Frequency | 17 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £45 | |
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Taking the train from Reading to Pontypool & New Inn in 1 hour 30 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Reading to Pontypool & New Inn? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 59 minutes to travel the 89 miles (144 km) from Reading to Pontypool & New Inn by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 30 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 17 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Reading to Pontypool & New Inn in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £45.00. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Pontypool & New Inn by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Reading to Pontypool & New Inn
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Reading to Pontypool & New Inn is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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