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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Pontefract is to line 28 bus which costs £3 - £5 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Pontefract is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Pontefract?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barnsley Interchange/A12 and arriving at Valley Gardens A. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Wakefield Kirkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Pontefract?

The distance between Barnsley and Pontefract is 23 miles. The road distance is 14.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Pontefract without a car is to line 28 bus which takes 1h 20m and costs £3 - £5.

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

The line 28 bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens A takes 1h 20m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Pontefract bus from?

Barnsley to Pontefract bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Barnsley Interchange/A12 station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Pontefract train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnsley to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Pontefract is to line 28 bus which takes 1h 20m and costs £3 - £5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £10 - £15 and takes 1h 20m.

Where does the Barnsley to Pontefract bus arrive?

Barnsley to Pontefract bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Valley Gardens A station.

Where does the Barnsley to Pontefract train arrive?

Barnsley to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Pontefract is 14 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Barnsley to Pontefract.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

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Barnsley to Pontefract - 4 ways to travel via train, line 28 bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Barnsley to Pontefract by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 28 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens A28 / ...
1h 20m
£3–5
Train
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Wakefield KirkgateSheffield - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Pontefract TanshelfLeeds - Knottingley
1h 20m
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barnsley to Pontefract14.4 mi
24 min
£30–40
Drive 14.4 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Pontefract14.4 mi
24 min
£4–6

Barnsley to Pontefract by bus

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Distance: 23.1 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

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

Stagecoach Yorkshire operates a bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens A every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barnsley to Pontefract Tanshelf via Wakefield Kirkgate in around 1h 20m.

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