Road Trip Pontefract → Wales - 48 km / 35 min | Map, Stops, Rideshares & Tips

How to Travel from

Pontefract to Wales

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Pontefract Wales

Cheapest

By car (48 km)

35 min

48 km.

from $2

Other

Rideshare

35 min

48 km.

from $2.61

Train

5 h 1 min

224 km.

from $310.48

Bus via Birmingham

9 h 5 min

224 km.

from $70.30

Train via Manchester

6 h 3 min

224 km.

from $132.22

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

7h 5m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$39.24–$54.43

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:

+44 3457 000 125

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gwr.com/

Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

33 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$22.78–$56.96

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Leeds to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

3h 7m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$31.64–$45.57

Bus from Birmingham to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

2h 49m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$30.38–$43.04

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Wakefield Westgate to Bristol

Ave. Duration:

2h 56m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$120.25–$354.42

Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

43 min

Frequency:

5 times a week

Estimated price:

$36.71–$63.29

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:

+44 345 600 1671

Website:

tpexpress.co.uk/

Train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester

Ave. Duration:

1h 4m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$17.72–$43.04

Transport for Wales

Phone:

03333 211 202

Website:

tfw.wales/

Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff

Ave. Duration:

3h 11m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$82.28–$139.24

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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Wales is to bus which costs $36.96 - $52.17 and takes 9h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Wales is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Wales. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Cardiff via Leeds and Birmingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Wales. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Cardiff Central via Wakefield Westgate and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Wales?

The distance between Pontefract and Wales is 371 km. The road distance is 346.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Wales without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $119.57 - $369.57 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Pontefract to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Wales bus from?

Pontefract to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds station.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Wales train from?

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

Train or bus from Pontefract to Wales?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Wales is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $119.57 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Pontefract to Wales bus arrive?

Pontefract to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham station.

Where does the Pontefract to Wales train arrive?

Pontefract to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Wales is 347 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Pontefract to Wales.

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

Book your Pontefract to Wales train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 336+ hotels available in Wales. Prices start at $38.02 per night.

Cardiff Castle

Cardiff Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerdydd) is a medieval castle and Victorian Gothic revival mansion located in the city centre of Cardiff, Wales. The original motte and bailey castle was built in the late 11th century by Norman invaders on top of a 3rd-century Roman fort. The castle was commissioned either by William the Conqueror or by Robert Fitzhamon, and formed the heart of the medieval town of Cardiff and the Marcher Lord territory of Glamorgan. In the 12th century the castle began to be rebuilt in stone, probably by Robert of Gloucester, with a shell keep and substantial defensive walls being erected. Further work was conducted by the 6th Earl of Gloucester in the second half of the 13th century. Cardiff Castle was repeatedly involved in the conflicts between the Anglo-Normans and the Welsh, being attacked several times in the 12th century, and stormed in 1404 during the revolt of Owain Glyndŵr.

Cardiff Bay

Cardiff Bay (Welsh: Bae Caerdydd; colloquially "The Bay") is an area and freshwater lake in Cardiff, Wales. The site of a former tidal bay and estuary, it is the river mouth of the River Taff and Ely. The body of water was converted into a 500-acre (2 km2) lake as part of a pre-devolution UK Government regeneration project, involving the damming of the rivers by the Cardiff Bay Barrage in 1999. The barrage impounds the rivers from the Severn Estuary, providing flood defence and the creation of a permanent non-tidal high water lake with limited access to the sea, serving as a core feature of the redevelopment of the area in the 1990s.

Millennium Stadium

The Millennium Stadium (Welsh: Stadiwm y Mileniwm), known since 2016 as the Principality Stadium (Welsh: Stadiwm Principality) for sponsorship reasons, is the national stadium of Wales. Located in Cardiff, it has a retractable roof and is the home of the Wales national rugby union team; it has also held Wales national football team games. Initially built to host the 1999 Rugby World Cup and replacing the National Stadium, it has gone on to host many other large-scale events, such as the Tsunami Relief Cardiff concert, the Super Special Stage of Wales Rally Great Britain, the Speedway Grand Prix of Great Britain and various concerts. It also hosted FA Cup, League Cup and Football League play-off finals while Wembley Stadium was being redeveloped between 2001 and 2006, as well as football matches during the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Wales

Cardiff is the capital and largest city of Wales. Cardiff had a population of 362,310 in 2021 and forms a principal area officially known as the City and County of Cardiff (Welsh: Dinas a Sir Caerdydd). The city is the eleventh largest in the United Kingdom. Located in the southeast of Wales and in the Cardiff Capital Region, Cardiff is the county town of the historic county of Glamorgan and in 1974–1996 of South Glamorgan. It belongs to the Eurocities network of the largest European cities. A small town until the early 19th century, its prominence as a port for coal when mining began in the region helped its expansion. In 1905, it was ranked as a city and in 1955 proclaimed capital of Wales. Cardiff Built-up Area covers a larger area outside the county boundary, including the towns of Dinas Powys and Penarth.

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Five ways to Travel from Pontefract to Wales

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Train operators

First Great Western Service

National Express

Cross Country

TransPennine Express Service

Transport for Wales

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Wales?

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Wales?

How far is it from Pontefract to Wales?

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

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

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Wales bus from?

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Wales train from?

Train or bus from Pontefract to Wales?

Where does the Pontefract to Wales bus arrive?

Where does the Pontefract to Wales train arrive?

Can I drive from Pontefract to Wales?

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

Where can I stay near Wales?