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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Pontefract is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Pontefract is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B and arriving at Stuart Road A via Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Durham to Pontefract?

The distance between Durham and Pontefract is 112 miles. The road distance is 83.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Pontefract without a car is to train and line 149 bus which takes 2h 24m and costs £27 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Durham to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Pontefract bus from?

Durham to Pontefract bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B station.

Where does the Durham to Pontefract bus arrive?

Durham to Pontefract bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Interchange station.

Can I drive from Durham to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Pontefract is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Durham to Pontefract.

Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1547+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Durham to Pontefract - 3 ways to travel via train, line 149 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Durham to Pontefract by train, bus, or car

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

Train, line 149 bus
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Wakefield Westgatetrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Valley Gardens Abus 149 / ...
2h 24m
£27–47
Drive 83.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham to Pontefractcar 83.1 mi
1h 31m
£20–29
Line 20 bus, bus, line 141 bus
1. Take the bus from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B to Interchangebus 20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 172 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus 141 / ...
4h 38m

Durham to Pontefract by train, foot, and bus

100Weekly Services

2h 24mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 111.2 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a bus from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B to Stuart Road A via Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 38m.

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