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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Pontefract is to bus which costs £12 - £30 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Pontefract is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Bristol to Pontefract?

The distance between Bristol and Pontefract is 204 miles. The road distance is 189 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £75 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Bristol to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Pontefract bus from?

Bristol to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Bristol to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Bristol to Pontefract is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £30 and takes 5h 40m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Bristol to Pontefract bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bristol to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Pontefract is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Bristol to Pontefract.

Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1506+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Bristol to Pontefract - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Pontefract by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Wakefield WestgatePlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 7m
£76–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUk070 / ...
5h 40m
£13–29
Drive 187.9 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Pontefract187.9 mi
3h 16m
£47–67
Fly
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BRS - LBA
6h 23m
£66–139
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station131 / ...
6h 51m
£20–60

Bristol to Pontefract by train, foot, and bus

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4h 7mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 202.3 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £70–170 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £10–26 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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