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

The cheapest way to get from Newport to Pontefract is to bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newport to Pontefract is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Newport and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Newport station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Newport Train Station and arriving at Stuart Road via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Newport and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Newport to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Bristol Parkway and Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Newport to Pontefract?

The distance between Newport and Pontefract is 218 miles. The road distance is 195 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newport to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Newport to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newport to Pontefract bus from?

Newport to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newport Train Station.

Where do I catch the Newport to Pontefract train from?

Newport to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Parkway station.

Train or bus from Newport to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Newport to Pontefract is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Newport to Pontefract bus arrive?

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

Where does the Newport to Pontefract train arrive?

Newport to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.

Can I drive from Newport to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Pontefract is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Newport to Pontefract.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 25m
£89–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
7h 40m
£29–43
Drive 193.9 mi
1. Drive from Newport to Pontefractcar 193.9 mi
3h 29m
£49–70
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
5h 35m
£65–105
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
8h 15m
£39–65

Newport to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 216.8 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Parkway to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newport Train Station to Stuart Road via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 40m.

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