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 - £110 and takes 14h 45m.

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 31m and costs £55 - £200.

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 14h 46m.

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 car ferry and train which takes 13h 11m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m 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 1537+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Belfast to Pontefract - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry

There are 13 ways to get from Belfast to Pontefract by plane, train, car ferry, ferry, busferry, 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.

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)BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelf
4h 31m
£55–191
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate
5h 38m
£47–160
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to LeedsLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
13h 11m
£61–135
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
4. Take the train from Preston to Leeds
14h 6m
£100–434
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUk010 / ...
14h 46m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate
5h 8m
£53–210
Fly Belfast International Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BFS - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelf
4h 51m
£77–151
Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leeds
3. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelf
6h 11m
£58–225
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate
5h 59m
£57–238
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate
6h 34m
£52–188
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgate
6h 38m
£80–230
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station170 / ...
14h 45m
£51–110
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Pontefract
6h 41m
£86–247

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

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13h 11mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 208.6 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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 Station C, walk to Leeds, 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 11m.

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