What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Pontefract Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Pontefract Castle is to bus which costs £18 - £45 and takes 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Pontefract Castle?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Pontefract Castle is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Pontefract Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Pontefract Castle station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Pontefract Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Pontefract Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Pontefract Castle. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Pontefract Monkhill via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Pontefract Castle?

The distance between Edinburgh and Pontefract Castle is 249 miles. The road distance is 198.6 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Pontefract Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Pontefract Castle without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £28 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Pontefract Castle?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Edinburgh to Pontefract Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Pontefract Castle bus from?

Edinburgh to Pontefract Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Pontefract Castle train from?

Edinburgh to Pontefract Castle train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Pontefract Castle?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Pontefract Castle is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £28 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £45 and takes 6h, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Pontefract Castle bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Pontefract Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Pontefract Castle train arrive?

Edinburgh to Pontefract Castle train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Pontefract Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Pontefract Castle is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Edinburgh to Pontefract Castle.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Pontefract Castle?

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Where can I stay near Pontefract Castle?

There are 1535+ hotels available in Pontefract Castle.

Edinburgh to Pontefract Castle - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Pontefract Castle by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to LeedsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 4m
£29–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUkn11 / ...
6h
£18–41
Drive 197.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Pontefract Castle197.5 mi
3h 53m
£50–72
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)EDI - LBA
6h 39m
£74–176
Train via York
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to YorkEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 17m
£25–108
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station183 / ...
6h 25m
£18–50
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate
7h 33m
£80–208

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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Pontefract Castle, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £35–80 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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