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

The cheapest way to get from London to Pontefract is to bus which costs £21 - £95 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Pontefract is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £40 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between London and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between London and Pontefract?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from King's Cross and arriving at Pontefract Monkhill. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from London to Pontefract?

The distance between London and Pontefract is 173 miles. The road distance is 177.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £40 - £80.

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

The train from London Kings Cross to Pontefract Monkhill takes 2h 2m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the London to Pontefract bus from?

London to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Pontefract train from?

London to Pontefract train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from London to Pontefract?

The best way to get from London to Pontefract is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 28 bus, which costs £22 - £90 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the London to Pontefract bus arrive?

London to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the London to Pontefract train arrive?

London to Pontefract train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, arrive at Pontefract Monkhill station.

Can I drive from London to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Pontefract is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from London to Pontefract.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 784+ hotels available in Pontefract.

London to Pontefract - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 28 bus, and car

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

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 King's Cross to Pontefract Monkhilltrain London Kings Cross - Bradford Interchange / ...
2h 2m
£40–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk002 / ...
6h
£21–92
Bus, line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 561 / ...
2. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens Abus 28 / ...
5h 41m
£22–88
Drive 176.8 mi
1. Drive from London to Pontefractcar 176.8 mi
3h 14m
£44–64
Train via Wakefield Westgate
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
3h 1m
£54–83

London to Pontefract by train

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2h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 171.8 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

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

Grand Central Trains operates a train from King's Cross to Pontefract Monkhill 3 times a day. Tickets cost £40–80 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Valley Gardens A via Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Meadowhall, Barnsley, and Barnsley Interchange/A12 in around 5h 41m.

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