There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Pontefract Castle by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 48m£139–224Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
9h 15m£35–82Drive 221.2 mi
- Drive from Swansea to Pontefract Castlecar 221.2 mi
4h 32m£54–78Train, fly
- Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane CWL - LBA
8h 59m£78–206Train
- Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
6h 54m£101–171
Swansea to Pontefract Castle by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Pontefract Castle is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Pontefract Castle is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Pontefract Castle station. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Pontefract Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Pontefract Castle. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Pontefract Monkhill via Bristol Parkway and Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Swansea and Pontefract Castle is 277 miles. The road distance is 222.4 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Pontefract Castle without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 48m and costs £130 - £230.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Swansea to Pontefract Castle, including transfers.
Swansea to Pontefract Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Pontefract Castle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Pontefract Castle is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 48m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 9h 15m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Pontefract Castle, England?
You can take a train from Swansea to Pontefract Castle via Bristol Parkway, Wakefield Westgate, and Pontefract Monkhill in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Pontefract Castle via Bristol Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Pontefract Bus Station in around 9h 15m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £55–130
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–260
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–300
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Parkway to Wakefield Westgate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £100–150
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Swansea to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–150
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Swansea to Pontefract Castle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Swansea to Pontefract Castle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Pontefract Castle is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Swansea to Pontefract Castle.
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