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

The cheapest way to get from Outwood to Pontefract is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Outwood to Pontefract is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs £24 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Outwood and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Outwood to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Outwood Church and arriving at Valley Gardens A via Wakefield Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.

Is there a direct train between Outwood and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Outwood to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Outwood and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Outwood to Pontefract?

The distance between Outwood and Pontefract is 12 miles. The road distance is 10.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Outwood to Pontefract without a car is to bus and line 148 bus which takes 54 min and costs £3 - £5.

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

It takes approximately 54 min to get from Outwood to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Outwood to Pontefract bus from?

Outwood to Pontefract bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, depart from Outwood Church station.

Where do I catch the Outwood to Pontefract train from?

Outwood to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.

Train or bus from Outwood to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Outwood to Pontefract is to bus and line 148 bus which takes 54 min and costs £3 - £5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £6 - £11 and takes 1h 9m.

Where does the Outwood to Pontefract bus arrive?

Outwood to Pontefract bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, arrive at Wakefield Bus Station.

Where does the Outwood to Pontefract train arrive?

Outwood to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.

Can I drive from Outwood to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Outwood to Pontefract is 10 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Outwood to Pontefract.

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

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Outwood to Pontefract - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 148 bus, and taxi

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

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Bus, line 148 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Outwood Church to Wakefield Bus Station110 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Valley Gardens A149 / ...
54 min
£3–5
Train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Pontefract TanshelfLeeds - Knottingley
1h 9m
£6–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Outwood to Pontefract10.3 mi
14 min
£24–29
Drive 10.3 mi
1. Drive from Outwood to Pontefract10.3 mi
14 min
£3–4

Outwood to Pontefract by bus

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Distance: 12 mi
Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between Outwood, Wakefield, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a bus from Outwood Church to Valley Gardens A via Wakefield Bus Station in around 54 min. Alternatively, Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to Pontefract Tanshelf hourly. Tickets cost £4–6 and the journey takes 20 min.

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