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How to get fromPontefract to Cardiffby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Pontefract to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    5h 11m
    £112–174

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk078
    9h 14m
    £25–43

  3. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 111 / ...
    8h 24m
    £42–103

  4. Drive 206.7 mi

    1. Drive from Pontefract to Cardiffcar car 206.7 mi
    3h 45m
    £51–73

  5. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LBA - CWL
    10h 25m
    £54–264

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 21m
    £75–137

  7. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LBA - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 42m
    £83–239

Pontefract to Cardiff by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£112Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Cardiff Central via Wakefield Westgate and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Sophia Gardens via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 24m.

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