Chester to Pontypool: Road Trip Guide & Distance

103.3 miles 166.2 km · straight line
129.1 miles estimated 207.8 km · driving distance
2h 36min estimated drive time
£20 - £24 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
184° S bearing direction

How far is Chester from Pontypool?

The distance from Chester to Pontypool is 103.3 miles (166.2 km) as the crow flies. Pontypool is located S of Chester. By car, the driving distance is approximately 129.1 miles, taking about 2h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chester and Pontypool. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Chester to Pontypool

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 36min £20 - £24 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 7min $10–$19* Budget
Train ~2h 28min $15–$45* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chester & Pontypool

Quick Facts

Chester
53.19°N, 2.89°W
Europe/London
9m elevation
Pontypool
51.70°N, 3.04°W
Europe/London
173m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 34 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 241.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients