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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Pontefract to Cardiff

Composite routes from Pontefract to Cardiff

Cheapest
3 h 45 min
Car
348 km.
from $19
Other
5 h 1 min
276 km.
from $308.02
9 h 5 min
276 km.
from $68
7 h 46 min
Plane, Train
276 km.
from $167.59
6 h 3 min
276 km.
from $125.61

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$151.89

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$303.79–$1,392.36

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$303.79

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$632.89

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$37.97–$53.16

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$55.69
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$62.02

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:
$30.38–$44.30
Bus from Birmingham to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.11–$41.77

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
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:
$35.44–$60.76
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$37.97–$69.62

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:
$16.46–$41.77

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–$126.58

Questions and Answers

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 $35.87 - $51.09 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 38m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

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 Cardiff via Leeds and Birmingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

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 Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Cardiff?

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

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 which takes 5h 1m and costs $119.57 - $369.57 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m 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 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 or bus from Pontefract to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Cardiff 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 Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pontefract to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pontefract to Cardiff?

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

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

Book your Pontefract to Cardiff train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1295+ hotels available in Cardiff. Prices start at $49.04 per night.
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