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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Cardiff is to bus which costs £24 - £60 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Cardiff Central via Wakefield Westgate and Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Cardiff?

The distance between Pontefract and Cardiff is 222 miles. The road distance is 207.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Cardiff without a car is to train via Cheltenham which takes 5h 6m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Pontefract to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Cardiff bus from?

Pontefract to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Cardiff train from?

Pontefract to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.

Train, bus or fly from Pontefract to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Cardiff is to train via Cheltenham which takes 5h 6m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 8h 34m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £230 and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Pontefract to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pontefract to Cardiff train arrive?

Pontefract to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Cardiff is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Pontefract to Cardiff.

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

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Pontefract to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Pontefract to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Cheltenham
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Cheltenham Spatrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 6m
£102–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
8h 34m
£24–58
Drive 206.7 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Cardiffcar 206.7 mi
3h 45m
£51–74
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LBA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 46m
£84–241
Train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 17m
£81–137
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
8h 54m
£43–103
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LBA - CWL
7h 49m
£72–222
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 51m
£72–187

Pontefract to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 221 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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 Cheltenham Spa in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Cardiff North Road via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 34m.

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