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

The cheapest way to get from Darton to Pontefract is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 22 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Darton to Pontefract is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Darton and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Darton station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Sackup Lane/Station Road and arriving at Valley Gardens A via Barnsley Interchange/A12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Darton and Pontefract?

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.

How far is it from Darton to Pontefract?

The distance between Darton and Pontefract is 17 miles. The road distance is 13.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Darton to Pontefract without a car is to train and line 149 bus which takes 1h 1m and costs £3 - £9.

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

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

Where do I catch the Darton to Pontefract bus from?

Darton to Pontefract bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Sackup Lane/Station Road.

Where do I catch the Darton to Pontefract train from?

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

Train or bus from Darton to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Darton to Pontefract is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs £5 - £12. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and line 28 bus, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 2h 18m.

Where does the Darton to Pontefract bus arrive?

Darton to Pontefract bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Barnsley Interchange/A10 station.

Where does the Darton to Pontefract train arrive?

Darton to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Can I drive from Darton to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Darton to Pontefract is 13 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Darton to Pontefract.

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

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Darton to Pontefract - 5 ways to travel via train, line 149 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train, line 149 bus
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1. Take the train from Darton to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Sheffield - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from Kirkgate A to Valley Gardens Abus 149 / ...
1h 1m
£4–8
Train
1. Take the train from Darton to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Sheffield - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Pontefract Tanshelftrain Leeds - Knottingley
1h 15m
£6–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Darton to Pontefracttaxi 13.2 mi
22 min
£30–40
Drive 13.2 mi
1. Drive from Darton to Pontefractcar 13.2 mi
22 min
£4–5
Line 1 bus, line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from Sackup Lane/Station Road to Barnsley Interchange/A10bus 1
2. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens Abus 28 / ...
2h 18m
£6–9

Darton to Pontefract by train and bus

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Distance: 16.8 mi
Duration: 1h 1m

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 Sackup Lane/Station Road to Valley Gardens A via Barnsley Interchange/A12 in around 2h 18m.

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