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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Pontefract is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Pontefract is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Swansea City Bus Station and arriving at Stuart Road A via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Bristol Parkway and Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Swansea to Pontefract?

The distance between Swansea and Pontefract is 275 miles. The road distance is 222.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Pontefract without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 38m and costs £130 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Swansea to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Pontefract bus from?

Swansea to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Pontefract train from?

Swansea to Pontefract train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Swansea to Pontefract is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 38m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Swansea to Pontefract bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swansea to Pontefract train arrive?

Swansea to Pontefract train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Pontefract is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Swansea to Pontefract.

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

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 38m
£139–224
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
9h 30m
£34–81
Drive 221.2 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Pontefractcar 221.2 mi
4h 33m
£54–78
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
6h 48m
£102–172
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
10h 10m
£54–131

Swansea to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 273.8 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Pontefract Tanshelf via Bristol Parkway and Wakefield Westgate in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Stuart Road A via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 30m.

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