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How to get fromCardiff to Pontefractby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Pontefract by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Wakefield Westgatetrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 38m
    £117–186

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk078
    8h 17m
    £28–48

  3. Bus via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    6h 58m
    £42–104

  4. Drive 207.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Pontefractcar car 207.3 mi
    3h 43m
    £51–73

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane BRS - LBA
    8h
    £75–260

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
    5h 41m
    £84–141

Cardiff to Pontefract by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Pontefract Tanshelf via Bristol Parkway and Wakefield Westgate in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Stuart Road A via Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 58m.

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