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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Pontefract is to bus and line 141 bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Pontefract is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at Stuart Road A via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Pontefract?

The distance between Cheltenham and Pontefract is 158 miles. The road distance is 151.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £75 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Cheltenham to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Pontefract bus from?

Cheltenham to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Pontefract train from?

Cheltenham to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Pontefract is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 141 bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Pontefract bus arrive?

Cheltenham to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cheltenham to Pontefract train arrive?

Cheltenham to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Pontefract is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Cheltenham to Pontefract.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

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Cheltenham to Pontefract - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 141 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 40m
£80–112
Bus, line 141 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus 141 / ...
6h 40m
£33–76
Drive 150.4 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Pontefractcar 150.4 mi
2h 40m
£38–54
Train, line 28 bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Sheffieldtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens Abus 28 / ...
4h 33m
£71–103

Cheltenham to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 156.7 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Stuart Road A via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 40m.

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