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

The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Pontefract is to train and line 60 bus and line 141 bus which costs £17 - £27 and takes 5h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kendal to Pontefract is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs £20 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Kendal and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Kendal to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Weavers Court and arriving at Stuart Road A via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Kendal and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Kendal and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Oxenholme Lake District, Manchester Piccadilly and Wakefield Kirkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Kendal to Pontefract?

The distance between Kendal and Pontefract is 121 miles. The road distance is 83.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kendal to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £27 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Kendal to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Pontefract bus from?

Kendal to Pontefract bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Weavers Court station.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Pontefract train from?

Kendal to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Kendal to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Kendal to Pontefract is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £27 - £80. Alternatively, you can line 555 bus and bus and line 141 bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Kendal to Pontefract bus arrive?

Kendal to Pontefract bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Kendal to Pontefract train arrive?

Kendal to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Kendal to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Kendal to Pontefract is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Kendal to Pontefract.

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

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Kendal to Pontefract - 4 ways to travel via train, line 60 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
4h 41m
£28–80
Train, line 60 bus, line 141 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Keighleytrain
2. Take the bus from Keighley College to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus 141 / ...
5h 57m
£18–26
Drive 83.5 mi
1. Drive from Kendal to Pontefractcar 83.5 mi
1h 50m
£21–29
Line 555 bus, bus, line 141 bus
1. Take the bus from Weavers Court to Bus Stationbus 555
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus 141 / ...
6h 35m
£22–37

Kendal to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 120 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from Kendal to Pontefract Tanshelf via Oxenholme Lake District, Manchester Piccadilly, and Wakefield Kirkgate in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weavers Court to Stuart Road A via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 35m.

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