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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Pontefract is to bus which costs £29 - £70 and takes 9h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Pontefract is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Stuart Road A via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Asda and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Paddington, King's Cross and Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Swindon to Pontefract?

The distance between Swindon and Pontefract is 265 miles. The road distance is 172.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Pontefract without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 45m and costs £70 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Swindon to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Pontefract bus from?

Swindon to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Pontefract train from?

Swindon to Pontefract train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Swindon to Pontefract is to train via London which takes 4h 45m and costs £70 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the Swindon to Pontefract bus arrive?

Swindon to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Pontefract train arrive?

Swindon to Pontefract train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Pontefract is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Swindon to Pontefract.

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

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Swindon to Pontefract - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 28 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Swindon to Pontefract by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London PaddingtonBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield WestgateLondon Kings Cross - Bradford Forster Square / ...
4h 45m
£71–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Asda
3. Take the bus from Asda to Leeds City Bus Station
9h 8m
£30–66
Drive 171.6 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Pontefract171.6 mi
3h 13m
£43–62
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham SpaLondon Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Wakefield WestgatePlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 30m
£77–164
Train, line 28 bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Sheffield
3. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens A28 / ...
6h 22m
£74–163

Swindon to Pontefract by train and subway

110Weekly Services

4h 45mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 263.5 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Pontefract Tanshelf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Wakefield Westgate in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Stuart Road A via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Asda, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 8m.

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