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How to get fromLeeds to Pontefractby train, bus, taxi or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract TanshelftrainLeeds - Knottingley
    33 min
    £3–8
  2. Line 141 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds Dock B to Stuart Road Abus140 / ...
    1h 3m
    £2–4
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Leeds to Pontefracttaxi15.4 mi
    18 min
    £60–75
  4. Drive 15.4 mi

    1. Drive from Leeds to Pontefractcar15.4 mi
    18 min
    £4–6

Leeds to Pontefract by train

Calendar110Weekly Trains
Duration33 minAverage Duration
Ticket£3Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Leeds, England and Pontefract, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelf hourly. Tickets cost £3–8 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, Arriva Yorkshire operates a bus from Leeds Dock B to Stuart Road A every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 1h 3m.

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