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

The cheapest way to get from Ilkley to Pontefract is to drive which costs £7 - £12 and takes 49 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilkley to Pontefract is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkley and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkley to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Railway Road and arriving at Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Ilkley and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Ilkley and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Ilkley to Pontefract?

The distance between Ilkley and Pontefract is 35 miles. The road distance is 31.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilkley to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £6 - £21.

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

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Ilkley to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Pontefract bus from?

Ilkley to Pontefract bus services, operated by First Leeds, depart from Railway Road station.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Pontefract train from?

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

Train or bus from Ilkley to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Ilkley to Pontefract is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £6 - £21. Alternatively, you can bus and line 141 bus, which costs and takes 2h 35m.

Where does the Ilkley to Pontefract bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ilkley to Pontefract train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ilkley to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilkley to Pontefract is 32 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Ilkley to Pontefract.

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

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Ilkley to Pontefract - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 141 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ilkley to LeedsIlkley - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract TanshelfLeeds - Knottingley
1h 48m
£6–21
Bus, line 141 bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Road to Leeds City Bus StationX84
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road A141 / ...
2h 35m
Drive 31.6 mi
1. Drive from Ilkley to Pontefract31.6 mi
49 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ilkley to Pontefract31.6 mi
49 min
£65–80

Ilkley to Pontefract by train

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1h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 34.5 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

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

You can take a train from Ilkley to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Road to Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station in around 2h 35m.

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