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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Pontefract is to bus and line 141 bus which costs £26 - £55 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Pontefract is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Stuart Road A via Lake and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via King's Cross and Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Luton to Pontefract?

The distance between Luton and Pontefract is 215 miles. The road distance is 150.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Luton to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Pontefract bus from?

Luton to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Luton to Pontefract train from?

Luton to Pontefract train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train or bus from Luton to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Luton to Pontefract is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 141 bus, which costs £26 - £55 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Luton to Pontefract bus arrive?

Luton to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lake station.

Where does the Luton to Pontefract train arrive?

Luton to Pontefract train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Luton to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Pontefract is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Luton to Pontefract.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras IntlBedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield WestgateLondon Kings Cross - Bradford Forster Square / ...
4h 10m
£40–126
Bus, line 141 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Lake230
2. Take the bus from Lake to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road A141 / ...
5h 22m
£27–52
Drive 149.5 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Pontefract149.5 mi
2h 34m
£38–54
Train, line 28 bus
1. Take the train from Luton to Kettering
2. Take the train from Kettering to Nottingham
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Barnsley
4. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens A28 / ...
5h 35m
£56–136
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Broad Marsh Bus Station230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station240 / ...
7h 24m
£43–88

Luton to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 214.1 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Pontefract Tanshelf via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Wakefield Westgate in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Stuart Road A via Lake and Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 22m.

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