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

The cheapest way to get from Accrington to Pontefract is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Accrington to Pontefract is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Accrington and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Accrington to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Infant Street and arriving at Stuart Road A via Shudehill Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Accrington and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Accrington to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Accrington and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Accrington to Pontefract?

The distance between Accrington and Pontefract is 63 miles. The road distance is 50.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Accrington to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £13 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Accrington to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Accrington to Pontefract bus from?

Accrington to Pontefract bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, depart from Infant Street station.

Where do I catch the Accrington to Pontefract train from?

Accrington to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Accrington station.

Train or bus from Accrington to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Accrington to Pontefract is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £13 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 141 bus, which costs and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Accrington to Pontefract bus arrive?

Accrington to Pontefract bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Accrington to Pontefract train arrive?

Accrington to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Accrington to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Accrington to Pontefract is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Accrington to Pontefract.

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

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Accrington to Pontefract - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 141 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Accrington to Pontefract by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Accrington to LeedsBlackpool North - York / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract TanshelfLeeds - Knottingley
2h 31m
£13–33
Bus, line 141 bus
1. Take the bus from Infant Street to Shudehill InterchangeX41
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road A141 / ...
3h 57m
Drive 50.1 mi
1. Drive from Accrington to Pontefract50.1 mi
1h 16m
£13–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Accrington to Pontefract50.1 mi
1h 16m
£100–130
Line 591 bus, bus, line 141 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Halifax Bus Station591
2. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station508
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road A141 / ...
4h 59m

Accrington to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 62.5 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Accrington, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a train from Accrington to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Infant Street to Stuart Road A via Shudehill Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 57m.

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