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How to get fromCheltenham to Pontefractby train, car or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cheltenham to Pontefract by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Wakefield Westgatetrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 26m
    £72–192
  2. Drive 150.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cheltenham to Pontefractcar car 150.4 mi
    2h 40m
    £37–54
  3. Train, line 28 bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Sheffieldtrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens Abus bus 28 / ...
    4h 18m
    £66–166

Cheltenham to Pontefract by train, foot, and bus

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration3h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £65–190 and the journey takes 2h 34m.

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