There are 6 ways to get from Darton to Pontefract by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Darton to Wakefield KirkgateNottingham - Leeds / ...
- Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Pontefract TanshelfLeeds - Knottingley
1h 15m£7–12Drive 13.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Darton to Pontefract13.2 mi
22 min£4–5Line 96 bus, line 149 bus
- Take the bus from Barnsley Road/Church Street to Kirkgate H96B / ...
- Take the bus from Kirkgate A to Valley Gardens A149 / ...
1h 18mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Darton to Pontefract13.2 mi
22 min£30–40Line 93 bus, line 28 bus
- Take the bus from Station Road/School Street to Barnsley Interchange/A693 / ...
- Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens A28 / ...
1h 57m£6–9Line 1 bus, line 28 bus
- Take the bus from Sackup Lane/Station Road to Barnsley Interchange/A101
- Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens A28 / ...
2h 3m£6–9
Darton to Pontefract by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darton to Pontefract is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Darton to Pontefract is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £30 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Darton to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Barnsley Road/Church Street and arriving at Valley Gardens A via Kirkgate A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Darton to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Darton and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Wakefield Kirkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Darton and Pontefract is 16 miles. The road distance is 13.3 miles.
The best way to get from Darton to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs £7 - £13.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Darton to Pontefract, including transfers.
Darton to Pontefract bus services, operated by Globe of Barnsley, depart from Barnsley Road/Church Street station.
Darton to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Darton station.
The best way to get from Darton to Pontefract is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs £7 - £13. Alternatively, you can line 96 bus and line 149 bus, which costs and takes 1h 18m.
What companies run services between Darton, England and Pontefract, England?
You can take a train from Darton to Pontefract Tanshelf via Wakefield Kirkgate in around 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barnsley Road/Church Street to Valley Gardens A via Kirkgate A in around 1h 18m.
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- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Darton to Wakefield Kirkgate
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Pontefract Tanshelf
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–6
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01226 299900
- sales@globeholidays.co.uk
- Website
- globeholidays.co.uk
Bus from Barnsley Road/Church Street to Kirkgate H
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Globe of Barnsley
- Phone
- +44 344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Kirkgate A to Valley Gardens A
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva Yorkshire
Bus from Station Road/School Street to Barnsley Interchange/A6
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Sackup Lane/Station Road to Barnsley Interchange/A10
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- £30–40
City Taxis Barnsley
- Phone
- +44 1226 288 888
- Website
- citytaxis.com
Blue Line Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1226 244 444
- Website
- bluelinetaxisbarnsley.co.uk
Arrow Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1226 388 888
A Line Taxis Barnsley
- Phone
- +44 1226 285 999
Penistone Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7774 797 384
- Website
- penistonetaxis.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Darton to Pontefract bus services, operated by Globe of Barnsley, arrive at Kirkgate H station.
Darton to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darton to Pontefract is 13 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Darton to Pontefract.
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