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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Pontefract is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Pontefract is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnley to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Mechanics Institute and arriving at Stuart Road A via Shudehill Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Burnley to Pontefract?

The distance between Burnley and Pontefract is 57 miles. The road distance is 45.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs £11 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Burnley to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Pontefract bus from?

Burnley to Pontefract bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Mechanics Institute station.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Pontefract train from?

Burnley to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.

Train or bus from Burnley to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Burnley to Pontefract is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs £11 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 141 bus, which costs and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Burnley to Pontefract bus arrive?

Burnley to Pontefract bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Burnley to Pontefract train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Burnley to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Pontefract is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Burnley to Pontefract.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1524+ hotels available in Pontefract.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to LeedsBlackpool North - York / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract TanshelfLeeds - Knottingley
2h 21m
£12–35
Bus, line 141 bus
1. Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill InterchangeX43
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road A141 / ...
3h 48m
Drive 44.8 mi
1. Drive from Burnley to Pontefract44.8 mi
1h 8m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Burnley to Pontefract44.8 mi
1h 8m
£90–120
Line 591 bus, bus, line 141 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Halifax Bus Station591
2. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station508
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road A141 / ...
4h 10m

Burnley to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 56.5 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mechanics Institute to Stuart Road A via Shudehill Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 48m.

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