Travel Guides
Driving directions to Pontypool:
From Cardiff: Take the M4 and then take exit 26 towards Cwmbran. Follow A4042 to Pontypool.
From Newport: Take the A4042 towards Pontypool.
From Bristol: Take the M32 and then join M4 towards Wales. Take exit 25A and then follow A4042 to Pontypool.
Rail directions to Pontypool:
The nearest railway station is Pontypool & New Inn. Trains from Newport and Cardiff run to this station on a regular basis. From the station, it is a 10-minute walk to the town centre.
If you are in the nearby towns of Cwmbran or Abergavenny, you can take a bus to Pontypool. The X30 bus operates between these towns and Pontypool on a frequent basis.
If you are travelling from London, you can take a train to Newport and then take a connecting train to Pontypool. Alternatively, you can drive from London to Pontypool via the M4 and A4042.
To avoid traffic congestion, it is best to avoid peak hours if possible and plan your route beforehand. Parking is available in the town centre, but it may be limited during busy periods.
The closest airport to Pontypool is Cardiff Airport, which is approximately 37 miles away. The suggested route from the airport would be to take the A4232 towards Cardiff city centre, then join the M4 towards Newport. From there, take the A4042 towards Pontypool. Alternatively, there are also train and bus services available from Cardiff to Pontypool.