What is the cheapest way to get from Long Eaton to Pontefract?

The cheapest way to get from Long Eaton to Pontefract is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Eaton to Pontefract?

The fastest way to get from Long Eaton to Pontefract is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Long Eaton and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Eaton to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from The Green and arriving at Valley Gardens A via Broad Marsh Bus Station and Barnsley Interchange/A12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Long Eaton to Pontefract?

The distance between Long Eaton and Pontefract is 86 miles. The road distance is 64.6 miles.

How do I travel from Long Eaton to Pontefract without a car?

The best way to get from Long Eaton to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £28 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Long Eaton to Pontefract?

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Long Eaton to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Eaton to Pontefract bus from?

Long Eaton to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Train or bus from Long Eaton to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Long Eaton to Pontefract is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £28 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 28 bus, which costs £20 - £27 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Long Eaton to Pontefract bus arrive?

Long Eaton to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Barnsley Interchange/A23 station.

Can I drive from Long Eaton to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Eaton to Pontefract is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Long Eaton to Pontefract.

Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1540+ hotels available in Pontefract.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Long Eaton 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 Derby to Wakefield WestgatePlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Pontefract TanshelfLeeds - Knottingley
3h 11m
£29–61
Train, line 149 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Long Eaton to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield Kirkgate
3. Take the bus from Kirkgate A to Valley Gardens A149 / ...
3h 22m
£15–52
Train, line 28 bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to BarnsleyNottingham - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens A28 / ...
4h 33m
£20–43
Drive 64.2 mi
1. Drive from Long Eaton to Pontefract64.2 mi
1h 7m
£16–23
Bus, line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Barnsley Interchange/A23465
2. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens A28 / ...
4h 48m
£21–26

Long Eaton to Pontefract by bus and train

110Weekly Services

3h 11mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 85.6 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Long Eaton, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a bus from Market Place to Pontefract Tanshelf via The Bell, Long Eaton, Derby, and Wakefield Westgate in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Green to Valley Gardens A via Friar Lane, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Barnsley Interchange/A23, and Barnsley Interchange/A12 in around 4h 48m.

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