The average bus between Cardiff and Pontefract takes 9h 15m and the fastest bus takes 7h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Pontefract. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Cardiff and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 9h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Pontefract? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Pontefract station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
Cardiff to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
The distance between Cardiff and Pontefract is 276.3 km. The road distance is 375 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Stuart Road A via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 27m.