Cardiff to Pontefract Buses

Cardiff to Pontefract buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Pontefract takes 9h 11m and the fastest bus takes 7h 44m. 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.

9h 11m
Duration: 256 mi
Distance: £36
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...

8h 10m

£29–45

Cardiff to Pontefract bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 9h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:15 PM → 8:44 PM
8h 29m • 2 changes
1:40 PM → 9:44 PM
8h 4m • 2 changes
4:40 PM → 6:14 AM
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13h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:29 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 6:09 PM
9h 14m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 6:24 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 8:44 PM
8h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:29 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 6:09 PM
9h 14m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 6:24 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 8:44 PM
8h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:29 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 5:59 PM
9h 4m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 6:29 PM
7h 49m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 8:44 PM
8h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:44 PM
7h 59m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 6:14 PM
9h 19m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 6:44 PM
8h 4m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 8:44 PM
8h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:29 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 6:09 PM
9h 14m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 6:24 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 8:44 PM
8h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:29 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 6:09 PM
9h 14m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 7:44 PM
9h 14m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 8:44 PM
8h 29m • 2 changes
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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.

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Cardiff to Pontefract bus times

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:15 PM → 8:44 PM

1:40 PM → 9:44 PM

4:40 PM → 6:14 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:29 PM

8:55 AM → 6:09 PM

10:40 AM → 6:24 PM

12:15 PM → 8:44 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:29 PM

8:55 AM → 6:09 PM

10:40 AM → 6:24 PM

12:15 PM → 8:44 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:29 PM

8:55 AM → 5:59 PM

10:40 AM → 6:29 PM

12:15 PM → 8:44 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:44 PM

8:55 AM → 6:14 PM

10:40 AM → 6:44 PM

12:15 PM → 8:44 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:29 PM

8:55 AM → 6:09 PM

10:40 AM → 6:24 PM

12:15 PM → 8:44 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:45 AM → 2:29 PM

8:55 AM → 6:09 PM

10:30 AM → 7:44 PM

12:15 PM → 8:44 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Pontefract, England?

Bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Station

Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station

Bus trips from Cardiff

Bus trips to Pontefract

Alternative transport options

4:40 PM → 6:14 AM
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