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 £28 - £120 and takes 5h 7m.

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 7m and costs £28 - £120.

How far is it from Dublin to Pontefract?

The distance between Dublin and Pontefract is 259 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 44m and costs £65 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Dublin to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1685+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Dublin to Pontefract - 9 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Dublin to Pontefract by car ferry, car, ferry, train, 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 Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Drive from Liverpool to Pontefractcar
8h 11m
£49–328
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
5h 7m
£28–119
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
9h 44m
£69–146
Ferry, train via Pontefract Tanshelf
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
10h 5m
£77–210
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 19m
£50–174
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
6h 19m
£40–147
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 6m
£65–202
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 14m
£76–188
Fly to East Midlands Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane DUB - EMA
2. Take the train from Derby to Wakefield Westgatetrain
6h 57m
£55–179

Dublin to Pontefract by ferry, train, and bus

26Weekly Services

9h 44mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest 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 44m.

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