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

The cheapest way to get from Chesterfield to Pontefract is to bus and line 141 bus which costs £8 - £13 and takes 2h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chesterfield to Pontefract is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Chesterfield and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Chesterfield station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Chesterfield and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Chesterfield to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Chesterfield and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Chesterfield to Pontefract?

The distance between Chesterfield and Pontefract is 49 miles. The road distance is 40.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chesterfield to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £13 - £24.

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

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Chesterfield to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chesterfield to Pontefract bus from?

Chesterfield to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Chesterfield to Pontefract train from?

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

Train or bus from Chesterfield to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Chesterfield to Pontefract is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £13 - £24. Alternatively, you can bus and line 141 bus, which costs £8 - £13 and takes 2h 37m.

Where does the Chesterfield to Pontefract bus arrive?

Chesterfield to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Chesterfield to Pontefract train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chesterfield to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Chesterfield to Pontefract is 40 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Chesterfield to Pontefract.

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

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Chesterfield to Pontefract - 5 ways to travel via train, line 28 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Wakefield WestgatePlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Pontefract TanshelfLeeds - Knottingley
1h 46m
£14–23
Bus, line 141 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Leeds City Bus StationUkn02
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road A141 / ...
2h 37m
£8–12
Train, line 28 bus
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to BarnsleyNottingham - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens A28 / ...
2h 18m
£14–16
Drive 40.2 mi
1. Drive from Chesterfield to Pontefract40.2 mi
49 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chesterfield to Pontefract40.2 mi
49 min
£85–110

Chesterfield to Pontefract by train

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1h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 48.4 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

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

You can take a train from Chesterfield to Pontefract Tanshelf via Wakefield Westgate in around 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station in around 2h 37m.

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