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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £25 - £65 and takes 9h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Aberystwyth via Wakefield Kirkgate, Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Pontefract and Aberystwyth is 192 miles. The road distance is 175.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Pontefract to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Aberystwyth bus from?

Pontefract to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Aberystwyth train from?

Pontefract to Aberystwyth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Train or bus from Pontefract to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £65 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Pontefract to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Pontefract to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Pontefract to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Pontefract to Aberystwyth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Aberystwyth is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Pontefract to Aberystwyth.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

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Pontefract to Aberystwyth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Pontefract to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
6h 47m
£51–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2409
9h 25m
£26–65
Drive 174.6 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Aberystwyth174.6 mi
3h 33m
£44–63
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Chester
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1T3 / ...
3. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
9h 38m

Pontefract to Aberystwyth by train

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Distance: 190.8 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Aberystwyth via Wakefield Kirkgate, Manchester Piccadilly, and Shrewsbury in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 25m.

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