What is the cheapest way to get from Newport to Pontefract?

The cheapest way to get from Newport to Pontefract is to bus which costs £16 - £40 and takes 6h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newport to Pontefract?

The fastest way to get from Newport to Pontefract is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Newport and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Newport to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Queensway Q1 and arriving at Stuart Road A via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Newport and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Newport to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Bristol Parkway and Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Newport to Pontefract?

The distance between Newport and Pontefract is 218 miles. The road distance is 195.1 miles.

How do I travel from Newport to Pontefract without a car?

The best way to get from Newport to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £90 - £270.

How long does it take to get from Newport to Pontefract?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Newport to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newport to Pontefract bus from?

Newport to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Queensway Q1 station.

Where do I catch the Newport to Pontefract train from?

Newport to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Parkway station.

Train or bus from Newport to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Newport to Pontefract is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £90 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £40 and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Newport to Pontefract bus arrive?

Newport to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Newport to Pontefract train arrive?

Newport to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.

Can I drive from Newport to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Pontefract is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Newport to Pontefract.

How do I get a train ticket from Newport to Pontefract?

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

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Newport to Pontefract - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Wakefield WestgatePlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 26m
£92–266
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Bus StationUk910 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUk070 / ...
6h 56m
£16–40
Drive 193.9 mi
1. Drive from Newport to Pontefract193.9 mi
3h 27m
£48–70
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchange
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BRS - LBA
6h 57m
£70–150
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester PiccadillyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield KirkgateManchester Piccadilly - York / ...
5h 28m
£57–107
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station131 / ...
6h 57m
£28–74

Newport to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 216.8 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Parkway to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £80–240 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queensway Q1 to Stuart Road A via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 56m.

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