There are 7 ways to get from Swansea to Pontefract Castle by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Swansea to Bristol ParkwaySwansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Wakefield WestgatePlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 42m£142–395Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus StationUk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUk070 / ...
9h 3m£20–65Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station131 / ...
8h 49m£28–81Drive 220.2 mi
- Drive from Swansea to Pontefract Castle220.2 mi
4h 32m£55–80Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
- Take the train from Swansea to Bridgend
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)CWL - LBA
9h 46m£78–254Train
- Take the train from Swansea to Manchester PiccadillyMilford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield KirkgateManchester Piccadilly - York / ...
6h 53m£55–168Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
- Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)
- Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Leeds
7h 48m£64–233
Swansea to Pontefract Castle by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Pontefract Castle is to bus which costs £19 - £70 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Pontefract Castle is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Pontefract Castle station. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Pontefract Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Pontefract Castle. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Pontefract Monkhill via Bristol Parkway and Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Swansea and Pontefract Castle is 277 miles. The road distance is 221.5 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Pontefract Castle without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 42m and costs £140 - £400.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Swansea to Pontefract Castle, including transfers.
Swansea to Pontefract Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Pontefract Castle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Pontefract Castle is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 42m and costs £140 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £28 - £85 and takes 8h 49m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Pontefract Castle, England?
You can take a train from Swansea to Pontefract Castle via Bristol Parkway, Wakefield Westgate, and Pontefract Monkhill in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Pontefract Castle via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Pontefract Bus Station in around 8h 49m.
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- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65–220
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £70–340
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–350
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–420
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–95
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–55
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–12
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–23
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Wakefield Westgate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £120–340
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Swansea to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–130
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–23
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–45
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £25–80
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Swansea to Pontefract Castle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Swansea to Pontefract Castle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Pontefract Castle is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Swansea to Pontefract Castle.
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