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 £26 - £55 and takes 7h 12m.

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 to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Kingsway K14 and arriving at Stuart Road A via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

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 24m.

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 24m and costs £110 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m 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 National Express, depart from Kingsway K14 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 24m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £55 and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Newport to Pontefract bus arrive?

Newport to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at 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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Newport to Pontefract - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Newport to Pontefract by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 24m
£112–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Bus Stationbus 216 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
7h 12m
£27–52
Drive 193.9 mi
1. Drive from Newport to Pontefractcar 193.9 mi
3h 29m
£48–68
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BRS - LBA
7h 43m
£67–152
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 27m
£77–131
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 / ...
7h 46m
£45–112

Newport to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 216.8 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Parkway to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £100–140 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway K14 to Stuart Road A via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 12m.

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