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

The cheapest way to get from Bradford to Pontefract is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 29 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Bradford to Pontefract is to drive which takes 29 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Bradford and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Bradford to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Nelson Street Coach A and arriving at Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Bradford and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Bradford to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Bradford Interchange and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Bradford to Pontefract?

The distance between Bradford and Pontefract is 28 miles. The road distance is 22.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bradford to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £5 - £16.

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Bradford to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bradford to Pontefract bus from?

Bradford to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nelson Street Coach A station.

Where do I catch the Bradford to Pontefract train from?

Bradford to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bradford Interchange station.

Train or bus from Bradford to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Bradford to Pontefract is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £5 - £16. Alternatively, you can bus and line 141 bus, which costs £5 - £10 and takes 1h 47m.

Where does the Bradford to Pontefract bus arrive?

Bradford to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Bradford to Pontefract train arrive?

Bradford to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Bradford to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Bradford to Pontefract is 22 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Bradford to Pontefract.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1539+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Bradford to Pontefract - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 141 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bradford to Pontefract by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to LeedsHalifax - Hull / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract TanshelfLeeds - Knottingley
1h 40m
£6–15
Bus, line 141 bus
1. Take the bus from Nelson Street Coach A to Leeds City Bus StationUk075 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road A141 / ...
1h 47m
£6–9
Drive 22.2 mi
1. Drive from Bradford to Pontefract22.2 mi
29 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bradford to Pontefract22.2 mi
29 min
£50–65
Bus, line 141 bus via Little Germany W
1. Take the bus from Little Germany W to Leeds City Bus StationX6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road A141 / ...
1h 57m

Bradford to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 27.7 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

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

You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson Street Coach A to Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station in around 1h 47m.

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