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How to get fromNewport to Pontefractby train, bus, car, or 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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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain train Reading - Leeds / ...
    5h 3m
    £89–138

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    7h 35m
    £28–43

  3. Drive  193.9 mi

    1. Drive from Newport to Pontefractcar car 193.9 mi
    3h 29m
    £49–71

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane BRS - LBA
    7h 24m
    £63–143

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
    5h 35m
    £65–105

  6. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    8h 15m
    £35–62

Newport to Pontefract by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Pontefract Tanshelf via Birmingham New Street and Wakefield Westgate in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newport Train Station to Stuart Road A via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 35m.

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