The average bus between Pontefract and Cardiff takes 9h 7m and the fastest bus takes 6h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pontefract to Cardiff. 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 Pontefract and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 9h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Pontefract to Cardiff? 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 Pontefract to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Cardiff station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
Pontefract to Cardiff bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Pontefract to Cardiff bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
The distance between Pontefract and Cardiff is 276.3 km. The road distance is 377 km.
You can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Sophia Gardens via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 24m.