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How to get fromOldham to Pontefractby bus, train, tram, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Oldham to Pontefract by bus, train, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 84 bus, train, line 149 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Barn Street to Greenfield Stationbus bus 84 / ...
    2. Take the train from Greenfield to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kirkgate A to Valley Gardens Abus bus 149 / ...
    2h 30m
    £13–22

  2. Line 184 bus, line 231 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oldham Bus Station to Huddersfield Bus Stationbus bus 184
    2. Take the bus from Stand Z2 Huddersfield Bus Station to Wakefield Bus Stationbus bus 231 / ...
    3h 27m
    £3–5

  3. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Victoriatram tram
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelftrain train
    2h 36m
    £25–48

  4. Drive 43.6 mi

    1. Drive from Oldham to Pontefractcar car 43.6 mi
    50 min
    £11–16

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Oldham to Pontefracttaxi taxi 43.6 mi
    50 min
    £90–110

  6. Line 84 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Mary's Way to Greenfield Stationbus bus 84 / ...
    2. Take the train from Greenfield to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    3. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Pontefract Tanshelftrain train
    2h 45m
    £15–25

  7. Bus, line 141 bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus bus 141 / ...
    3h 30m
    £11–24

Oldham to Pontefract by bus and train

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Oldham Bus Station to Valley Gardens A via Huddersfield Bus Station, Stand Z2 Huddersfield Bus Station, and Wakefield Bus Station in around 3h 27m.

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