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How to get fromDublin to Pontefractby car ferry, car, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Dublin to Pontefract by car ferry, car, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Pontefractcar car
    8h 11m
    £47–324

  2. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane DUB - LBA
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelftrain train
    5h 40m
    £27–119

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    9h 37m
    £85–152

  4. Ferry, train via Holyhead

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    9h 44m
    £85–229

  5. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    6h 16m
    £49–175

  6. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    6h 21m
    £40–158

  7. Fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane DUB - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain train
    7h 5m
    £67–208

  8. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain train
    7h 13m
    £81–199

  9. Fly to East Midlands Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane DUB - EMA
    2. Take the train from Derby to Wakefield Westgatetrain train
    6h 50m
    £56–180

Dublin to Pontefract by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 257.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Pontefract, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Pontefract. However, you can take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Pontefract. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Valley Gardens A via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Manchester Piccadilly, Wakefield Kirkgate, and Kirkgate A in around 9h 37m.

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