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How to get fromElland to Pontefractby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Elland to Pontefract by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Halifax to Leedstrain train Bradford Interchange - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelftrain train Leeds - Knottingley
    2h 28m
    £15–29

  2. Line 231 bus, line 149 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stand Z2 Huddersfield Bus Station to Wakefield Bus Stationbus bus 231 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Valley Gardens Abus bus 149 / ...
    2h 30m
    £2–3

  3. Drive 27.4 mi

    1. Drive from Elland to Pontefractcar car 27.4 mi
    33 min
    £7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elland to Pontefracttaxi taxi 27.4 mi
    33 min
    £70–85

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Elland Morrisons to Huddersfield Bus Stationbus bus X1
    2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    3. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Pontefract Tanshelftrain train
    2h 30m

Elland to Pontefract by bus and train

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Elland Bridge to Pontefract Tanshelf via Lilly Lane, Halifax, and Leeds in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elland Morrisons to Valley Gardens A via Huddersfield Bus Station, Stand Z2 Huddersfield Bus Station, and Wakefield Bus Station in around 2h 30m.

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