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Cardiff to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Pontefract takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Pontefract. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 53m
Duration
228 mi
Distance
£115
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Wakefield Westgatetrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 36m
£93–161

Cardiff to Pontefract train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 6:18 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 10m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 13m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 13m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 13m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 13m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 13m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited5h 24m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 228.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Pontefract, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Pontefract Tanshelf via Bristol Parkway and Wakefield Westgate in around 5h 36m.

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