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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Pontefract is to bus and line 141 bus which costs £12 - £28 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Pontefract is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Stuart Road A via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Newton-le-Willows and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Chester to Pontefract?

The distance between Chester and Pontefract is 101 miles. The road distance is 88.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Pontefract without a car is to train via Warrington which takes 3h 30m and costs £16 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Chester to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Pontefract bus from?

Chester to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Pontefract train from?

Chester to Pontefract train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Chester to Pontefract is to train via Warrington which takes 3h 30m and costs £16 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 141 bus, which costs £12 - £28 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Chester to Pontefract bus arrive?

Chester to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Chester to Pontefract train arrive?

Chester to Pontefract train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newton-le-Willows station.

Can I drive from Chester to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Pontefract is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Chester to Pontefract.

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

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

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

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Train via Warrington
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Newton-le-Willows
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Leeds
3. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelf
3h 30m
£16–78
Bus, line 141 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool One
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road A141 / ...
5h 24m
£13–27
Train, bus, line 141 bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road A141 / ...
4h 46m
£18–46
Drive 88.2 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Pontefract88.2 mi
1h 35m
£22–32
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to LeedsChester - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract TanshelfLeeds - Knottingley
3h 34m
£15–74

Chester to Pontefract by train

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3h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 100.1 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Pontefract Tanshelf via Newton-le-Willows and Leeds in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Stuart Road A via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 24m.

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