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 £27 - £75 and takes 9h 2m.

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 27m 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 Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

How far is it from Exeter to Pontefract?

The distance between Exeter and Pontefract is 279 miles. The road distance is 260.3 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 11m and costs £130 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m 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 National Express, 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 11m and costs £130 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £75 and takes 9h 2m.

Where does the Exeter to Pontefract bus arrive?

Exeter to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, 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 27m to drive from Exeter to Pontefract.

Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 826+ 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 11m
£139–196
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
9h 2m
£27–72
Drive 258.8 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Pontefractcar 258.8 mi
4h 27m
£63–91
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
5h 21m
£87–262
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
9h 17m
£52–126
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
6h 10m
£137–372

Exeter to Pontefract by train, foot, and bus

84Weekly Services

5h 11mAverage Duration

£139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 277.7 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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 £130–200 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Stuart Road A via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 2m.

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