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

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Pontefract is to bus and line 141 bus which costs £18 - £25 and takes 3h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northampton to Pontefract is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Coach Park and arriving at Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Northampton and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Birmingham New Street and Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Northampton to Pontefract?

The distance between Northampton and Pontefract is 147 miles. The road distance is 119.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northampton to Pontefract without a car is to bus and line 141 bus which takes 3h 52m and costs £18 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Northampton to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Pontefract bus from?

Northampton to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Coach Park station.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Pontefract train from?

Northampton to Pontefract train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.

Train or bus from Northampton to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Northampton to Pontefract is to bus and line 141 bus which takes 3h 52m and costs £18 - £25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £28 - £120 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Northampton to Pontefract bus arrive?

Northampton to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Northampton to Pontefract train arrive?

Northampton to Pontefract train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Northampton to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Pontefract is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Northampton to Pontefract.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1595+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Northampton to Pontefract - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 141 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Northampton to Pontefract by bus, train, or car

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Bus, line 141 bus
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1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus 141 / ...
3h 52m
£19–25
Train
1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 37m
£29–113
Drive 118.9 mi
1. Drive from Northampton to Pontefractcar 118.9 mi
2h 4m
£29–42
Bus, train, line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Barnsleytrain
3. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens Abus 28 / ...
5h 42m
£38–63

Northampton to Pontefract by bus

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Distance: 146.3 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Park to Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Northampton to Pontefract Tanshelf via Birmingham New Street and Wakefield Westgate in around 4h 37m.

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