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 £11 - £26 and takes 6h 17m.

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 1h 58m and costs £30 - £180.

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 5h 32m.

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 twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from London to Pontefract?

The distance between London and Pontefract is 173 miles. The road distance is 177.6 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 1h 58m and costs £30 - £180.

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

The train from London Kings Cross to Pontefract Monkhill takes 1h 58m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the London to Pontefract bus from?

London to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, 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 1h 58m and costs £30 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus and line 141 bus, which costs £11 - £40 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the London to Pontefract bus arrive?

London to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, 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 12m 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 1503+ hotels available in Pontefract.

London to Pontefract - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 141 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Pontefract MonkhillLondon Kings Cross - Bradford Interchange
1h 58m
£30–180
Bus, line 141 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station426 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road A141 / ...
5h 32m
£12–39
Drive 176.6 mi
1. Drive from London to Pontefract176.6 mi
3h 12m
£45–64
Train, line 149 bus
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield WestgateLondon Kings Cross - Bradford Forster Square / ...
2. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Valley Gardens A149 / ...
2h 51m
£35–99
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus StationUk002 / ...
6h 17m
£12–26

London to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 171.8 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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

Grand Central Trains operates a train from King's Cross to Pontefract Monkhill twice daily. Tickets cost £30–180 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 32m.

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