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

The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Pontefract is to line 83 bus and bus and line 141 bus which costs £7 - £12 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oldham to Pontefract is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Oldham and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from John Street and arriving at Stuart Road A via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Oldham to Pontefract?

The distance between Oldham and Pontefract is 37 miles. The road distance is 43.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oldham to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £13 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Oldham to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Pontefract bus from?

Oldham to Pontefract bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from John Street station.

Train or bus from Oldham to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Oldham to Pontefract is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £13 - £25. Alternatively, you can line 83 bus and bus and line 141 bus, which costs £7 - £12 and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the Oldham to Pontefract bus arrive?

Oldham to Pontefract bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Piccadilly Gardens station.

Can I drive from Oldham to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Pontefract is 44 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Oldham to Pontefract.

Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 351+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Oldham to Pontefract - 5 ways to travel via train, line 84 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Greenfield to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
2. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Pontefract Tanshelftrain Leeds - Knottingley
2h 30m
£14–25
Line 83 bus, bus, line 141 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Street to Piccadilly Gardensbus 83 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus 141 / ...
4h 12m
£8–12
Line 84 bus, train, line 149 bus
1. Take the bus from Oldham Bus Station to Greenfield Stationbus 84 / ...
2. Take the train from Greenfield to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
3. Take the bus from Kirkgate A to Valley Gardens Abus 149 / ...
2h 33m
£14–22
Drive 43.6 mi
1. Drive from Oldham to Pontefractcar 43.6 mi
50 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oldham to Pontefracttaxi 43.6 mi
50 min
£90–110

Oldham to Pontefract by bus and train

110Weekly Services

2h 30mAverage Duration

£14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 36.9 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Brooklands Drive to Pontefract Tanshelf via Greenfield Station, Greenfield, and Wakefield Kirkgate in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Street to Stuart Road A via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 12m.

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