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 £40 - £90 and takes 15h 7m.

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 4h 40m and costs £45 - £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 210 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 bus and ferry and bus which takes 13h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m 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 1684+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Belfast to Pontefract - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Belfast to Pontefract by plane, train, busferry, bus, car 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 Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
best
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
4h 40m
£49–176
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170
15h 7m
£41–86
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
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 10m
£58–155
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Pontefractcar
6h 43m
£63–127
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
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 13m
£51–160
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
5h 43m
£48–140
Fly Belfast International Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BFS - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelftrain
5h
£51–166
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 16m
£82–200
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
£66–152
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to East Midlands Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane BHD - EMA
2. Take the train from Derby to Wakefield Westgatetrain
6h 3m
£77–212
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain
6h 46m
£91–196

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) flights

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 208.3 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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 Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA), walk to Leeds Bradford Airport, take the bus to Leeds Fire Station, take the bus to City Square F, walk to Leeds, then take the train to Pontefract Tanshelf. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Stuart Road A via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 13h 2m.

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