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

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There are 7 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 35m
    £93–151

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to Bus Stationbus bus 216 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    7h 52m
    £29–49

  3. Drive  207.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Pontefractcar car 207.3 mi
    3h 43m
    £51–74

  4. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane CWL - LBA
    7h 57m
    £69–191

  5. 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
    £69–112

  6. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    8h 11m
    £37–65

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, 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
    7h 51m
    £73–155

Cardiff to Pontefract by train

Calendar97Weekly Trains
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Stuart Road A via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 52m.

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