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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Pontefract is to fly and train which costs £35 - £140 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Pontefract is to fly and train which takes 5h 14m and costs £50 - £160.

How far is it from Dublin to Pontefract?

The distance between Dublin and Pontefract is 230 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Pontefract without a car is to ferry and train which takes 9h 36m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Dublin to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 638+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Dublin to Pontefract - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Pontefract by plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
5h 14m
£50–157
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane DUB - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelftrain
6h 20m
£36–135
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
9h 36m
£92–177
Ferry, train via Warrington
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Leedstrain
9h 39m
£92–192
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Pontefractcar
8h 26m
£112–169
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
6h 13m
£57–196
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
7h 2m
£58–270
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain
7h 13m
£61–212
Ferry, train via Warrington #2
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Leedstrain
9h 47m
£71–154
Ferry, train #2
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Chester to Leedstrain
10h 22m
£85–180

Dublin to Pontefract by ferry, train, and bus

26Weekly Services

9h 36mAverage Duration

£92Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 228.9 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Pontefract. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Wakefield Kirkgate, then take the train to Pontefract Tanshelf. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Valley Gardens A via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Chester, Manchester Piccadilly, Wakefield Kirkgate, and Kirkgate A in around 9h 36m.

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