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

The cheapest way to get from Banbury to Pontefract is to line 200 bus and bus and line 141 bus which costs £26 - £40 and takes 6h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Banbury to Pontefract is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Banbury and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Banbury station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Stuart Road A via Bus Station, Coach Park and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Banbury and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Banbury and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Birmingham New Street and Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Banbury to Pontefract?

The distance between Banbury and Pontefract is 158 miles. The road distance is 129.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Banbury to Pontefract without a car is to train and line 28 bus which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Banbury to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banbury to Pontefract bus from?

Banbury to Pontefract bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Banbury to Pontefract train from?

Banbury to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.

Train or bus from Banbury to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Banbury to Pontefract is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can line 200 bus and bus and line 141 bus, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Banbury to Pontefract bus arrive?

Banbury to Pontefract bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Banbury to Pontefract train arrive?

Banbury to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Banbury to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Banbury to Pontefract is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Banbury to Pontefract.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

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Banbury to Pontefract - 5 ways to travel via train, line 28 bus, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, line 28 bus
best
1. Take the train from Banbury to SheffieldReading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens A28 / ...
4h 23m
£56–210
Line 200 bus, bus, line 141 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station200
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Northampton Bus InterchangeD2 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Park to Leeds City Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road A141 / ...
6h 46m
£26–37
Train, bus, line 141 bus
1. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham Moor Street
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road A141 / ...
5h 51m
£27–60
Drive 129 mi
1. Drive from Banbury to Pontefract129 mi
2h 19m
£32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham New StreetBournemouth - Stockport / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield WestgatePlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 31m
£40–118

Banbury to Pontefract by train and bus

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4h 23mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 157 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Banbury to Pontefract Tanshelf via Birmingham New Street and Wakefield Westgate in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Stuart Road A via Bus Station, Northampton Bus Interchange, Coach Park, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 46m.

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