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Cardiff to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Pontefract takes 6h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

6h 19m
Duration
219 mi
Distance
£139
Average price
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Frequency

Train via Cheltenham

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5h 45m
£102–163

Cardiff to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Cheltenham Spa and take an average of 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 219.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Pontefract Tanshelf via Cheltenham Spa and Wakefield Westgate in around 5h 45m.

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