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

The cheapest way to get from Grantham to Pontefract is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grantham to Pontefract is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Grantham and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Grantham to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Boots and arriving at Stuart Road A via Broad Marsh Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Grantham and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Grantham and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Grantham to Pontefract?

The distance between Grantham and Pontefract is 79 miles. The road distance is 66.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Grantham to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Grantham to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grantham to Pontefract bus from?

Grantham to Pontefract bus services, operated by Central Connect, depart from Boots station.

Where do I catch the Grantham to Pontefract train from?

Grantham to Pontefract train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.

Train or bus from Grantham to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Grantham to Pontefract is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 141 bus, which costs and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Grantham to Pontefract bus arrive?

Grantham to Pontefract bus services, operated by Central Connect, arrive at Nottingham station.

Where does the Grantham to Pontefract train arrive?

Grantham to Pontefract train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.

Can I drive from Grantham to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Grantham to Pontefract is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Grantham to Pontefract.

How do I get a train ticket from Grantham to Pontefract?

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1524+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Grantham to Pontefract - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 141 bus, and car

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

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 Grantham to Wakefield WestgateLondon Kings Cross - Harrogate / ...
2. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Pontefract TanshelfLeeds - Knottingley
1h 53m
£37–73
Drive 66.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Grantham to Pontefract66.1 mi
1h 10m
£17–24
Bus, line 141 bus
1. Take the bus from Boots to Nottingham station93
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road A141 / ...
4h 26m
Train, line 28 bus
1. Take the train from Grantham to Doncaster
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Fitzwilliam
3. Take the bus from Fitzwilliam Station to Valley Gardens A28 / ...
2h 5m
£28–54
Train, line 28 bus via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Grantham to SheffieldNorwich - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens A28 / ...
3h 48m
£24–58

Grantham to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 79 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a train from Grantham to Pontefract Tanshelf via Wakefield Westgate in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boots to Stuart Road A via Nottingham station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 26m.

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