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How to get fromDorchester to Pontefractby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Dorchester to Pontefract by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to London WaterlootrainWeymouth - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield WestgatetrainLondon Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
    6h 27m
    £63–201

  2. Bus via London

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus035
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus StationbusUk010 / ...
    10h 39m
    £29–72

  3. Drive 245.3 mi

    1. Drive from Dorchester to Pontefractcar245.3 mi
    4h 44m
    £60–87

  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeSOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
    6h 20m
    £109–259

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple MeadstrainWeymouth - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Wakefield WestgatetrainPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 14m
    £54–207

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Trinity Street to Bus StationbusCr5
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus376
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
    11h 32m

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Wokingtrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
    8h 4m
    £106–304

  8. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)planeSOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
    7h 19m
    £131–364

Dorchester to Pontefract by train, subway, and foot

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dorchester, Dorset, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a train from Dorchester South to Pontefract Tanshelf via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Wakefield Westgate in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Station to Stuart Road A via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 10h 39m.

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