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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Pontefract is to bus and line 141 bus which costs £13 - £18 and takes 2h 47m.

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 £20 - £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 Durham University Palatine Centre and arriving at Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

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 £50 - £140.

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 Megabus UK, depart from Durham University Palatine Centre station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Pontefract train from?

Durham to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.

Train or bus from Durham to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Durham to Pontefract is to bus and line 141 bus which takes 2h 47m and costs £13 - £18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £14 - £50 and takes 2h 27m.

Where does the Durham to Pontefract bus arrive?

Durham to Pontefract bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Leeds York St Bus Station.

Where does the Durham to Pontefract train arrive?

Durham to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds 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.

How do I get a train ticket from Durham to Pontefract?

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 252+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Durham to Pontefract - 4 ways to travel via train, line 149 bus, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Pontefract by train, bus, or car

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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
£54–132
Bus, line 141 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Leeds York St Bus Stationbus megabus M20
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus 141 / ...
2h 47m
£14–18
Drive 83.1 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Pontefractcar 83.1 mi
1h 31m
£20–29
Train
1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelftrain Leeds - Knottingley
2h 27m
£14–48

Durham to Pontefract by train, foot, and bus

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2h 24mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest 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 Durham University Palatine Centre to Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Durham to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 2h 27m.

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