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

The cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to Pontefract is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lowestoft to Pontefract is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Lowestoft and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Lowestoft to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Waveney Chambers and arriving at Stuart Road A via Bus Station, Parkside, St Margaret's Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Lowestoft and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft and arriving at Pontefract Monkhill via Norwich and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Lowestoft to Pontefract?

The distance between Lowestoft and Pontefract is 204 miles. The road distance is 182.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £40 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Lowestoft to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Pontefract bus from?

Lowestoft to Pontefract bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, depart from Waveney Chambers station.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Pontefract train from?

Lowestoft to Pontefract train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Lowestoft station.

Train or bus from Lowestoft to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Pontefract is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 46m.

Where does the Lowestoft to Pontefract bus arrive?

Lowestoft to Pontefract bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Lowestoft to Pontefract train arrive?

Lowestoft to Pontefract train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Norwich station.

Can I drive from Lowestoft to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Lowestoft to Pontefract is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Lowestoft to Pontefract.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

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Lowestoft to Pontefract - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Lowestoft to Pontefract by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Lowestoft to Norwich
2. Take the train from Norwich to Peterborough
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Pontefract Monkhill
5h 14m
£44–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus StationX21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Parkside727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Station777
4. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
10h 46m
Drive 181 mi
1. Drive from Lowestoft to Pontefract181 mi
3h 24m
£46–66

Lowestoft to Pontefract by train

6Weekly Trains

5h 14mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 202.8 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Lowestoft to Pontefract Monkhill via Norwich and Peterborough in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waveney Chambers to Stuart Road A via Bus Station, Parkside, St Margaret's Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 10h 46m.

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