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 - £150 and takes 5h 27m.

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 27m and costs £35 - £150.

How far is it from Dublin to Pontefract?

The distance between Dublin and Pontefract is 233 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 car ferry and train which takes 9h 42m and costs £60 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Dublin to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1515+ hotels available in Pontefract.

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

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

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

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
2. Drive from Holyhead to Pontefract
6h 17m
£68–99
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)DUB - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelf
5h 27m
£37–146
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Leeds
9h 42m
£62–146
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyl
3. Take the train from Rhyl to Manchester Airport
4. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station170 / ...
11h 37m
£91–169
Ferry, train via Warrington
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Leeds
9h 56m
£70–149
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
3. Take the train from Chester to Leeds
10h 29m
£71–149
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate
6h 16m
£54–254
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)DUB - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate
6h 19m
£51–165
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)DUB - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leeds
7h 2m
£53–230
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgate
7h 12m
£78–224

Dublin to Pontefract by car ferry and train

28Weekly Services

9h 42mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 232 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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 Holyhead then drive to Pontefract. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Pontefract Tanshelf via Holyhead, Holyhead, Chester, Newton-le-Willows, and Leeds in around 9h 42m.

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