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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Cardiff is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 9h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Cardiff Central via Wakefield Westgate and Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Cardiff?

The distance between Pontefract and Cardiff is 222 miles. The road distance is 207.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Cardiff without a car is to train via Cheltenham which takes 5h 8m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Pontefract to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Cardiff bus from?

Pontefract to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Cardiff train from?

Pontefract to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.

Train, bus or fly from Pontefract to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Cardiff is to train via Cheltenham which takes 5h 8m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 1m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 10h 39m.

Where does the Pontefract to Cardiff bus arrive?

Pontefract to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Pontefract to Cardiff train arrive?

Pontefract to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Cardiff is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Pontefract to Cardiff.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Pontefract to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Cheltenham
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Cheltenham Spatrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 8m
£109–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk078
9h 14m
£29–48
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
8h 1m
£40–107
Drive 206.7 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Cardiffcar 206.7 mi
3h 45m
£51–73
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LBA - CWL
10h 39m
£68–182
Train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 17m
£81–147
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LBA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 25m
£74–201
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 37m
£82–207

Pontefract to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 221 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Cardiff Central via Wakefield Westgate and Cheltenham Spa in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Sophia Gardens via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 1m.

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