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

The cheapest way to get from Harrogate to Pontefract is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 39 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Harrogate to Pontefract is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Harrogate and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Harrogate to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Library Gardens and arriving at Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Harrogate and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Harrogate to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Harrogate and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Harrogate to Pontefract?

The distance between Harrogate and Pontefract is 37 miles. The road distance is 27.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harrogate to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £6 - £21.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Harrogate to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harrogate to Pontefract bus from?

Harrogate to Pontefract bus services, operated by Transdev Harrogate, depart from Library Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Harrogate to Pontefract train from?

Harrogate to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Harrogate station.

Train or bus from Harrogate to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Harrogate to Pontefract is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £6 - £21. Alternatively, you can line 36 bus and line 141 bus, which costs and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Harrogate to Pontefract bus arrive?

Harrogate to Pontefract bus services, operated by Transdev Harrogate, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the Harrogate to Pontefract train arrive?

Harrogate to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Harrogate to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Harrogate to Pontefract is 28 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Harrogate to Pontefract.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1550+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Harrogate to Pontefract - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 36 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Harrogate to Pontefract by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Harrogate to LeedsYork - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract TanshelfLeeds - Knottingley
1h 54m
£7–20
Line 36 bus, line 141 bus
1. Take the bus from Library Gardens to Leeds Bus Station Entrance36
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road A141 / ...
2h 20m
Drive 27.7 mi
1. Drive from Harrogate to Pontefract27.7 mi
39 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Harrogate to Pontefract27.7 mi
39 min
£55–75

Harrogate to Pontefract by train

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1h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 36.5 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

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

You can take a train from Harrogate to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Library Gardens to Stuart Road A via Leeds Bus Station Entrance and Leeds City Bus Station in around 2h 20m.

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