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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Pontefract is to fly and train which costs £45 - £140 and takes 5h 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 4h 14m and costs £65 - £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 10m.

How far is it from Belfast to Pontefract?

The distance between Belfast and Pontefract is 209 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 bus and train which takes 13h 5m and costs £55 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m 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 351+ hotels available in Pontefract.

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

There are 13 ways to get from Belfast to Pontefract by plane, train, car ferry, bus, busferry, 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 14m
£68–176
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
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 40m
£48–140
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the bus from Birkenhead Bus Station to Hood streetbus 437 / ...
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leedstrain
13h 5m
£57–143
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 10m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
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 8m
£138–504
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 10m
£52–170
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
4h 29m
£65–166
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 17m
£78–205
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 38m
£62–157
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
6h 3m
£59–177
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 43m
£87–191
Car ferry, ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the ferry from Seacombe Ferry Terminal to Gerry Marsden Ferry Terminalferry Fer
3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
15h 47m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Pontefractcar
6h 43m
£62–127

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

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13h 5mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 207.5 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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), take the taxi to Horsforth, take the train 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, Woodside Interchange, Birkenhead Bus Station, Hood street, Liverpool Lime Street, and Leeds in around 13h 5m.

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