There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Pontefract Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Durham to LeedsNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract MonkhillLeeds - Knottingley / ...
2h 16m£15–71Bus, line 141 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Leeds York St Bus Stationmegabus M20
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Pontefract Bus Station141 / ...
2h 57m£13–19Drive 84.3 mi
- Drive from Durham to Pontefract Castle84.3 mi
1h 28m£21–30Train, line 148 bus
- Take the train from Durham to Wakefield WestgateEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Pontefract Castle B Monkhill Stn149 / ...
2h 30m£29–47
Durham to Pontefract Castle by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Durham to Pontefract Castle is to bus and line 141 bus which costs £12 - £19 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Pontefract Castle is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Pontefract Castle station. However, there are services departing from Durham University Palatine Centre and arriving at Pontefract Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Durham to Pontefract Castle. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Pontefract Monkhill via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Durham and Pontefract Castle is 111 miles. The road distance is 84.8 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Pontefract Castle without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £15 - £75.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Durham to Pontefract Castle, including transfers.
Durham to Pontefract Castle bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Durham University Palatine Centre station.
Durham to Pontefract Castle train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.
The best way to get from Durham to Pontefract Castle is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £15 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 141 bus, which costs £12 - £19 and takes 2h 57m.
What companies run services between Durham, England and Pontefract Castle, England?
You can take a train from Durham to Pontefract Castle via Leeds and Pontefract Monkhill in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Pontefract Castle via Leeds City Bus Station and Pontefract Bus Station in around 2h 57m.
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- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Durham to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–40
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Durham to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Durham to Wakefield Westgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Durham to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Pontefract Monkhill
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Leeds York St Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
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- Phone
- +44 344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Pontefract Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Arriva Yorkshire
Bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Pontefract Castle B Monkhill Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Arriva Yorkshire
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More Questions & Answers
Durham to Pontefract Castle bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Leeds York St Bus Station.
Durham to Pontefract Castle train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Pontefract Castle is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Durham to Pontefract Castle.
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