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 £35 - £120 and takes 11h 13m.

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 1m and costs £110 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Stuart Road A via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

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 2m.

How far is it from Inverness to Pontefract?

The distance between Inverness and Pontefract is 434 miles. The road distance is 357.6 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 8h 2m and costs £140 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

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 8h 2m and costs £140 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 10h 52m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £230 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Inverness to Pontefract bus arrive?

Inverness to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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 358 miles. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Inverness to Pontefract.

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

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Inverness to Pontefract - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Inverness to Pontefract by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Darlingtontrain Inverness - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Darlington to Leedstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
8h 2m
£146–219
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
11h 13m
£36–115
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
10h 52m
£53–98
Drive 355.5 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Pontefractcar 355.5 mi
6h 41m
£88–127
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
6h 1m
£110–246
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 41m
£169–330
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane INV - LBA
8h 10m
£99–228
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
8h 44m
£135–319
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain
7h 1m
£117–240

Inverness to Pontefract by train

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8h 2mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 431.6 mi
Duration: 8h 2m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Pontefract Tanshelf via Darlington and Leeds in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Stuart Road A via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 10h 52m.

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