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

The cheapest way to get from Lichfield to Pontefract is to bus and line 141 bus which costs £11 - £18 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lichfield to Pontefract is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Lichfield and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Lichfield station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Stuart Road A via Market Place, Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Lichfield and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Lichfield to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Lichfield City and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Lichfield Trent Valley, Tamworth High Level and Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Lichfield to Pontefract?

The distance between Lichfield and Pontefract is 99 miles. The road distance is 85.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lichfield to Pontefract without a car is to bus and train and line 148 bus which takes 3h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Lichfield to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lichfield to Pontefract bus from?

Lichfield to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lichfield to Pontefract train from?

Lichfield to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Tamworth High Level station.

Train or bus from Lichfield to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Lichfield to Pontefract is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 141 bus, which costs £11 - £18 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Lichfield to Pontefract bus arrive?

Lichfield to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Lichfield to Pontefract train arrive?

Lichfield to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.

Can I drive from Lichfield to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Lichfield to Pontefract is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Lichfield to Pontefract.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

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Lichfield to Pontefract - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 148 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Lichfield to Pontefract by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train, line 148 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to New StreetX12 / ...
2. Take the train from Burton-on-Trent to Wakefield Westgate
3. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Valley Gardens A149 / ...
3h 55m
Bus, line 141 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUk002 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road A141 / ...
5h 10m
£11–17
Train
1. Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Wakefield WestgatePlymouth - York / ...
4h 11m
£45–89
Drive 85.2 mi
1. Drive from Lichfield to Pontefract85.2 mi
1h 28m
£22–31
Bus, line 43 bus, line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from Corporation Street to New Beetwell StreetCmt
2. Take the bus from New Beetwell Street to Paternoster Row/SS243 / ...
3. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens A28 / ...
6h 29m
£16–30

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 98.6 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Tamworth High Level to Wakefield Westgate every 2 hours. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Stuart Road A via New Street, Market Place, Corporation Street, Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 10m.

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