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

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There are 6 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 3m
    £94–160

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff - North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    8h 17m
    £30–50

  3. Drive  206.7 mi

    1. Drive from Pontefract to Cardiffcar car 206.7 mi
    3h 45m
    £52–75

  4. Fly, 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
    8h 11m
    £72–168

  5. 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 18m
    £68–112

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Barnsley to Nottinghamtrain train Leeds - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp2
    9h 8m
    £48–85

Pontefract to Cardiff by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road to Cardiff - North Road via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 17m.

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