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Pontefract to Wales trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Wales takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Wales. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 23m
Duration
221 mi
Distance
£144
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Cheltenham

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  1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Cheltenham Spatrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
  2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 9m
£109–176

Pontefract to Wales train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Pontefract and Wales. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Wales at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 221 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Wales?

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Cardiff Central via Wakefield Westgate and Cheltenham Spa in around 5h 9m.

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