There are 5 ways to get from Bath to Pontefract by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 9m£106–163Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
7h 39m£25–46Drive 193.7 mi
- Drive from Bath to Pontefractcar 193.7 mi
3h 38m£48–70Fly
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BRS - LBA
7h 22m£64–237Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
8h 35m£38–96
Bath to Pontefract by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bath to Pontefract is to bus which costs £25 - £50 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Bath to Pontefract is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Stuart Road A via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Bath to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Bath and Pontefract is 215 miles. The road distance is 194.8 miles.
The best way to get from Bath to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Bath to Pontefract, including transfers.
Bath to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bath to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bath to Pontefract is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 7h 39m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £240 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Bath, England and Pontefract, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–210
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40–240
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £45–190
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Wakefield Westgate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £100–150
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Bath to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Bath to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Pontefract is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Bath to Pontefract.
Book your Bath to Pontefract train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Bath to Pontefract bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 1693+ hotels available in Pontefract.













