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

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Pontefract is to bus and line 141 bus which costs £7 - £30 and takes 4h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Pontefract is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Pontefract?

The distance between Birkenhead and Pontefract is 93 miles. The road distance is 84.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £17 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Birkenhead to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Pontefract bus from?

Birkenhead to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Pontefract train from?

Birkenhead to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Birkenhead to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Pontefract is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £17 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 141 bus, which costs £7 - £30 and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Pontefract bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Pontefract train arrive?

Birkenhead to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Pontefract is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Birkenhead to Pontefract.

How do I get a train ticket from Birkenhead to Pontefract?

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1591+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Birkenhead to Pontefract - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 141 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Birkenhead to Pontefract by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leedstrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelftrain Leeds - Knottingley
2h 45m
£17–57
Bus, line 141 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus 141 / ...
4h 17m
£7–30
Drive 84.4 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Pontefractcar 84.4 mi
1h 30m
£21–30

Birkenhead to Pontefract by train

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2h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 92 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Birkenhead, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 17m.

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