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

The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Pontefract is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 49 min.

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 49 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Oldham and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Oldham station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Oldham Bus Station and arriving at Valley Gardens A via Huddersfield Bus Station and Wakefield Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Oldham and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Oldham King Street and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Manchester Victoria and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Oldham to Pontefract?

The distance between Oldham and Pontefract is 68 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 tram and train which takes 2h 43m and costs £12 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m 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 Oldham Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Pontefract train from?

Oldham to Pontefract train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Oldham King Street station.

Train or bus from Oldham to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Oldham to Pontefract is to line 184 bus and line 231 bus which takes 3h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £12 - £30 and takes 3h 17m.

Where does the Oldham to Pontefract bus arrive?

Oldham to Pontefract bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Huddersfield Bus Station.

Where does the Oldham to Pontefract train arrive?

Oldham to Pontefract train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Victoria station.

Can I drive from Oldham to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Pontefract is 44 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Oldham to Pontefract.

Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1570+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Oldham to Pontefract - 6 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 184 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Oldham to Pontefract by tram, 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.

Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Victoria
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds
3. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelf
2h 43m
£13–35
Drive 43.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oldham to Pontefract43.6 mi
49 min
£11–16
Line 184 bus, line 231 bus
1. Take the bus from Oldham Bus Station to Huddersfield Bus Station184
2. Take the bus from Huddersfield Bus Station to Wakefield Bus Station231 / ...
3h 34m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oldham to Pontefract43.6 mi
49 min
£90–110
Train
1. Take the train from Rochdale to LeedsWigan Wallgate - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract TanshelfLeeds - Knottingley
3h 17m
£13–30
Line 81 bus, bus, line 141 bus
1. Take the bus from John Street to Hanover Street81
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road A141 / ...
3h 37m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 67.7 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

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 and Wakefield Bus Station in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Oldham King Street to Pontefract Tanshelf via Rochdale Railway Station, Rochdale, and Leeds in around 3h 17m.

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