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How to Travel from

Cardiff to Pontefract

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$177.21
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$253.16

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Bristol Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$1,518.93
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$329.10–$1,518.93

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$329.10

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$253.16–$696.18
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$1,265.78

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$278.47

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Herbert Street to Bus
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.24–$54.43

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$63.29

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Cardiff to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04
Bus from Birmingham to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95
Train from Bristol Parkway to Wakefield
Ave. Duration:
3h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$354.42

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$43.04

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$139.24

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Pontefract is to bus which costs $36.96 - $51.09 and takes 8h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Pontefract is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Cardiff and arriving at Stuart Road A via Birmingham and Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Bristol Parkway and Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Pontefract?

The distance between Cardiff and Pontefract is 349 km. The road distance is 346.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Pontefract without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 5h 37m and costs $92.39 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Cardiff to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Pontefract bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Pontefract train from?

Cardiff to Pontefract train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Pontefract is to train via Manchester which takes 5h 37m and costs $92.39 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 8h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $42.39 - $239.13 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Cardiff to Pontefract bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Pontefract train arrive?

Cardiff to Pontefract train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Pontefract is 346 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Cardiff to Pontefract.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

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