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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Pontefract is to bus which costs £19 - £50 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Pontefract is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Stuart Road A via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Exeter to Pontefract?

The distance between Exeter and Pontefract is 279 miles. The road distance is 260.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £40 - £470.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Exeter to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Pontefract bus from?

Exeter to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Exeter to Pontefract is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £40 - £470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £50 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Exeter to Pontefract bus arrive?

Exeter to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Pontefract is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Exeter to Pontefract.

Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 417+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Exeter to Pontefract - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Pontefract by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Wakefield WestgatePlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 15m
£43–462
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus StationUk045 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUk070 / ...
8h 15m
£20–46
Drive 258.9 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Pontefract258.9 mi
4h 24m
£64–92
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate
5h 28m
£95–301
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station131 / ...
9h 24m
£28–76
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leeds
6h 17m
£107–316

Exeter to Pontefract by train, foot, and bus

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5h 15mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 277.6 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Wakefield Westgate every 2 hours. Tickets cost £40–460 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Stuart Road A via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 15m.

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