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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Pontefract is to car ferry and bus which costs £50 - £95 and takes 14h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Pontefract is to fly and train which takes 5h 7m and costs £50 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Stuart Road A via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.

How far is it from Belfast to Pontefract?

The distance between Belfast and Pontefract is 231 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Pontefract without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 13h 1m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Belfast to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Pontefract bus from?

Belfast to Pontefract bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Pontefract bus arrive?

Belfast to Pontefract bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1581+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Belfast to Pontefract - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Pontefract by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, ferry, 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.

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
5h 7m
£51–179
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
14h 40m
£50–93
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leedstrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
13h 1m
£57–118
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
13h 2m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
4. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain
14h 3m
£96–431
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
3. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Pontefract Tanshelftrain
5h 47m
£54–179
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelftrain
5h 23m
£57–197
Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelftrain
6h 20m
£64–252
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
6h 41m
£58–178
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
5h 56m
£58–198
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Pontefractcar
6h 43m
£86–132

Belfast to Pontefract by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

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13h 1mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 229.8 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Pontefract, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Pontefract. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Wakefield Kirkgate, then take the train to Pontefract Tanshelf. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Pontefract Tanshelf via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Liverpool, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, and Leeds in around 13h 1m.

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