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

The cheapest way to get from Congleton to Pontefract is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Congleton to Pontefract is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct train between Congleton and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Congleton and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Manchester Piccadilly and Wakefield Kirkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Congleton to Pontefract?

The distance between Congleton and Pontefract is 75 miles. The road distance is 65.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Congleton to Pontefract without a car is to train and line 149 bus which takes 3h 21m and costs £20 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Congleton to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Congleton to Pontefract train from?

Congleton to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Congleton station.

Train or bus from Congleton to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Congleton to Pontefract is to bus and line 141 bus which takes 3h 57m and costs £24 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £21 - £45 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Congleton to Pontefract train arrive?

Congleton to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Congleton to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Congleton to Pontefract is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Congleton to Pontefract.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1625+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Congleton to Pontefract - 4 ways to travel via train, line 149 bus, and bus

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

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Train, line 149 bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
2. Take the bus from Kirkgate A to Valley Gardens Abus 149 / ...
3h 21m
£20–83
Drive 64.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Congleton to Pontefractcar 64.7 mi
1h 45m
£16–23
Bus, line 141 bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus 141 / ...
3h 57m
£24–75
Train
1. Take the train from Congleton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Stoke-on-Trent - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
3h 27m
£21–43

Congleton to Pontefract by bus and train

119Weekly Services

3h 21mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 74.8 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Stuart Road A via Bus Station, Macclesfield, Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Congleton to Pontefract Tanshelf via Manchester Piccadilly and Wakefield Kirkgate in around 3h 27m.

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