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How to get fromDriffield to Pontefract Castleby train, bus, car or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Driffield to Hulltrain
    2. Take the train from Hull to Leedstrain
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Monkhilltrain
    2h 51m
    £16–48
  2. Train, line 476 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Driffield to SelbytrainBridlington - York / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 3 to South Baileygate Baghill Lanebus476
    3h 13m
    £12–17
  3. Drive 49.5 mi

    1. Drive from Driffield to Pontefract Castlecar49.5 mi
    1h 1m
    £13–18
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Driffield to Pontefract Castletaxi49.5 mi
    1h 1m
    £100–130
  5. Bus, line 415 bus, line 476 bus

    1. Take the bus from Driffield George Street to PiccadillybusX45
    2. Take the bus from Piccadilly to Bus Stn Stand 1bus415 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 3 to South Baileygate Baghill Lanebus476
    4h 43m

Driffield to Pontefract Castle by train and foot

Calendar217Weekly Services
Duration2h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, England and Pontefract Castle, England?

You can take a train from Driffield to Pontefract Castle via Hull, Leeds, and Pontefract Monkhill in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Driffield George Street to Pontefract Castle via Piccadilly, Bus Stn Stand 3, and South Baileygate Baghill Lane in around 4h 43m.

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