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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Pontefract is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £45 - £95 and takes 11h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Pontefract is to fly and train which takes 6h 2m and costs £100 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Union Street and arriving at Stuart Road A via Park and Ride and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Darlington and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Inverness to Pontefract?

The distance between Inverness and Pontefract is 416 miles. The road distance is 356.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Inverness to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Pontefract bus from?

Inverness to Pontefract bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Pontefract train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Inverness to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Inverness to Pontefract is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 58m, you could also fly, which costs £150 - £300 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Inverness to Pontefract bus arrive?

Inverness to Pontefract bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Park and Ride station.

Where does the Inverness to Pontefract train arrive?

Inverness to Pontefract train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Pontefract is 356 miles. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Inverness to Pontefract.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1526+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Inverness to Pontefract - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Inverness to Pontefract by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Inverness to YorkInverness - London Kings Cross / ...
7h 30m
£75–130
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry StreetM90
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station183 / ...
11h 2m
£47–92
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Park and RideE8
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Leeds City Bus StationUkn11
9h 58m
Drive 354 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Pontefract354 mi
6h 39m
£89–128
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)INV - LBA
7h 35m
£151–298
Train via Darlington
1. Take the train from Inverness to DarlingtonInverness - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Darlington to LeedsNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
8h
£152–258
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh WaverleyInverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to LeedsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 30m
£50–167
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate
6h 2m
£108–287
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate
8h 34m
£105–279
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)INV - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgate
7h 18m
£78–325

Inverness to Pontefract by train and bus

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7h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 413.6 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Pontefract, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Inverness to York twice daily. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 5h 57m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to Stuart Road A via Park and Ride and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 58m.

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