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 and train which costs £55 - £120 and takes 12h 59m.

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 9m 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 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 bus and train which takes 12h 59m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m 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 1602+ hotels available in Pontefract.

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

There are 12 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 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 9m
£48–179
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
3. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Pontefract Tanshelftrain
5h 49m
£47–179
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
12h 59m
£55–117
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 4m
£87–391
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
£52–197
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 21m
£52–172
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 43m
£53–178
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 58m
£54–188
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
5h 54m
£61–311
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 9m
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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12h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 229.8 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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, Woodside Interchange, Birkenhead Bus Station, Hood street, Liverpool Lime Street, and Leeds in around 12h 59m.

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