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

The cheapest way to get from Howden to Pontefract is to train which costs £6 - £9 and takes 2h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Howden to Pontefract is to drive which takes 25 min and costs £5 - £9.

How far is it from Howden to Pontefract?

The distance between Howden and Pontefract is 26 miles. The road distance is 23.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Howden to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £6 - £9.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Howden to Pontefract, including transfers.

Train or bus from Howden to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Howden to Pontefract is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £6 - £9. Alternatively, you can line 476 bus, which costs £5 - £24 and takes 2h 41m.

Can I drive from Howden to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Howden to Pontefract is 23 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Howden to Pontefract.

Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1515+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Howden to Pontefract - 4 ways to travel via train, line 476 bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Howden 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 Howden to Sherburn-in-ElmetBridlington - York / ...
2. Take the train from Sherburn-in-Elmet to Pontefract BaghillYork - Sheffield
2h 38m
£6–8
Line 476 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 3 to Pontefract Bus Station476
2h 41m
£6–24
Drive 23 mi
1. Drive from Howden to Pontefract23 mi
25 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Howden to Pontefract23 mi
25 min
£50–60

Howden to Pontefract by bus and train

24Weekly Services

2h 38mAverage Duration

£6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 26.2 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Howden Bridgegate to Pontefract Baghill via Howden Railway Stn, Howden, and Sherburn-in-Elmet in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, Arriva Yorkshire operates a bus from Bus Stn Stand 3 to Pontefract Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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