Trains from Cardiff to Pontefract

Cardiff to Pontefract train information

Which train company can I use?

Search for your ticket on gopili to see the different companies for your train connecting Cardiff (East Wales) to Pontefract (Yorkshire and the Humber England). The services on board may change depending on the train operator.

How far is it by train?

The duration to travel to Pontefract from Cardiff can vary depending if your train is direct or with changes. There are 172 miles between both cities.

How much does it costs?

Depending how much time in advance you book your ticket as well as when you travel, the cost of the train will change.

Best prices for Cardiff to Pontefract train tickets

Cardiff - Pontefract prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Cardiff to Pontefract by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Best prices for Cardiff to Pontefract trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Cardiff and Pontefract by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Pontefract to Cardiff and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Cardiff - Pontefract train tickets

National Railcards can save you a lot if you're using the train. Depending on your age and your situation, you are able to get one of the five existing railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can help you pay less for your Cardiff Pontefract train ticket.

Why should I buy a railcard?

When buying a railcard, you aim to break even after several journeys. But is it really profitable when travelling from Cardiff to Pontefract? Use your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average price cut with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average cost for a Cardiff Pontefract ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

The first step is to divide A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be efficient. You can now divide that number by C. It will give you the approximate number of journeys needed across the year to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be profitable if you're doing around 2 trips from Cardiff to Pontefract (one way trip).

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

The cost to get a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to buy a 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to get a third off most rail fares for a complete year.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey