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How to get fromBoston to Pontefractby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Pontefract by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 149 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to Wakefield Westgatetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Valley Gardens Abus bus 149 / ...
    3h 8m
    £40–60

  2. Drive  85.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Pontefractcar car 85.6 mi
    1h 34m
    £22–31

  3. Bus, train, line 28 bus

    1. Take the bus from Interchange Shelter to Central Bus Stationbus bus B5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Barnsleytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A11 to Valley Gardens Abus bus 28 / ...
    6h 38m
    £28–51

  4. Train, line 28 bus

    1. Take the train from Boston to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Barnsleytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A11 to Valley Gardens Abus bus 28 / ...
    5h 15m
    £47–76

Boston to Pontefract by train, foot, and bus

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration3h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 114.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Boston to Pontefract. However, you can take the train to Grantham, take the train to Wakefield Westgate, walk to Wakefield Bus Station, then take the line 149 bus to Valley Gardens A. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Valley Gardens A via Interchange Shelter, Central Bus Station, Lincoln Central, Barnsley, and Barnsley Interchange/A11 in around 6h 38m.

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