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How to get fromNewark on Trent to Pontefractby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Newark on Trent to Pontefract by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 28 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark North Gate to Doncastertrain
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Fitzwilliamtrain
    3. Take the bus from Fitzwilliam Station to Valley Gardens Abus28 / ...
    2h 26m
    £21–89

  2. Drive 52.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark on Trent to Pontefractcar52.5 mi
    58 min
    £14–19

  3. Line 90 bus, bus, line 141 bus

    1. Take the bus from Boundary Road to Nottingham stationbus92 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus141 / ...
    4h 15m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newark on Trent to Pontefracttaxi52.5 mi
    58 min
    £110–130

  5. Line 37 bus, bus, line 28 bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Bus Station to Retford Bus Stationbus37 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11 to Barnsley Interchange/A19busX19
    3. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens Abus28 / ...
    4h 57m

Newark on Trent to Pontefract by bus and train

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Newark on Trent, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a bus from Boundary Road to Stuart Road A via Nottingham station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 15m.

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