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How to get fromDoncaster to Pontefractby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 28 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Fitzwilliamtrain train Doncaster - Leeds
    2. Take the bus from Fitzwilliam Station to Valley Gardens Abus bus 28 / ...
    53 min
    £8–13

  2. Drive 15.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Doncaster to Pontefractcar car 15.8 mi
    22 min
    £4–6

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Wakefield Westgatetrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Pontefract Tanshelftrain train Leeds - Knottingley
    1h 22m
    £10–22

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Doncaster to Pontefracttaxi taxi 15.8 mi
    22 min
    £35–45

  5. Train, line 239 bus

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to South Elmsalltrain train Doncaster - Leeds
    2. Take the bus from South Elmsall Bus Station to Valley Gardens Abus bus 249 / ...
    1h 23m

Doncaster to Pontefract by train and bus

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration53 minAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19.8 mi
  • Duration: 53 min

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

You can take a train from Doncaster to Pontefract Tanshelf via Wakefield Westgate in around 1h 22m.

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