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

The cheapest way to get from Bury to Pontefract is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 55 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Bury to Pontefract is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Bury and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Bury to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Bury Town Hall and arriving at Stuart Road A via Shudehill Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Bury and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Bury to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Bury and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Manchester Victoria and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Bury to Pontefract?

The distance between Bury and Pontefract is 71 miles. The road distance is 49.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bury to Pontefract without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 41m and costs £11 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Bury to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bury to Pontefract bus from?

Bury to Pontefract bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Bury Town Hall station.

Where do I catch the Bury to Pontefract train from?

Bury to Pontefract train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Bury station.

Where does the Bury to Pontefract bus arrive?

Bury to Pontefract bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Printworks station.

Where does the Bury to Pontefract train arrive?

Bury to Pontefract train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Victoria station.

Can I drive from Bury to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Bury to Pontefract is 50 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Bury to Pontefract.

Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1585+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Bury to Pontefract - 6 ways to travel via train, tram, line 135 bus, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Bury to Pontefract by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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

Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Bury to Victoriatram
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelftrain
2h 41m
£11–32
Line 135 bus, bus, line 141 bus
1. Take the bus from Bury Town Hall to Printworksbus 135
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus 141 / ...
3h 26m
Drive 49.5 mi
1. Drive from Bury to Pontefractcar 49.5 mi
55 min
£13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bury to Pontefracttaxi 49.5 mi
55 min
£100–130
Tram, train, line 149 bus
1. Take the tram from Bury to Piccadillytram
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
3. Take the bus from Kirkgate A to Valley Gardens Abus 149 / ...
2h 59m
£20–42
Line 163 bus, bus, line 141 bus
1. Take the bus from The Rock to Piccadilly Gardensbus 163
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus 141 / ...
4h 17m

Bury to Pontefract by tram and train

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2h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 70.3 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Bury Town Hall to Stuart Road A via Printworks, Shudehill Interchange, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 26m.

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