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

The cheapest way to get from Headingley to Pontefract is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Headingley to Pontefract is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £65 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Headingley and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Headingley to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Headingley Arndale and arriving at Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Headingley and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Headingley to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Burley Park and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Headingley to Pontefract?

The distance between Headingley and Pontefract is 21 miles. The road distance is 17.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Headingley to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £4 - £14.

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

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Headingley to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Headingley to Pontefract bus from?

Headingley to Pontefract bus services, operated by First Leeds, depart from Headingley Arndale station.

Where do I catch the Headingley to Pontefract train from?

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

Train or bus from Headingley to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Headingley to Pontefract is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £4 - £14. Alternatively, you can line 23 bus and line 141 bus, which costs and takes 1h 38m.

Where does the Headingley to Pontefract bus arrive?

Headingley to Pontefract bus services, operated by First Leeds, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Headingley to Pontefract train arrive?

Headingley to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.

Can I drive from Headingley to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Headingley to Pontefract is 18 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Headingley to Pontefract.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1524+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Headingley to Pontefract - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 23 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract TanshelfLeeds - Knottingley
1h 25m
£5–13
Line 23 bus, line 141 bus
1. Take the bus from Headingley Arndale to Leeds City Bus Station27 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road A141 / ...
1h 38m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Headingley to Pontefract17.8 mi
24 min
£65–85
Drive 17.8 mi
1. Drive from Headingley to Pontefract17.8 mi
24 min
£5–7

Headingley to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 20.8 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelf hourly. Tickets cost £3–8 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Headingley Arndale to Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station in around 1h 38m.

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