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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Pontefract is to bus which costs £28 - £80 and takes 12h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Pontefract is to drive which takes 6h 23m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Albert Pier Road and arriving at Stuart Road A via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Plymouth and Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

How far is it from Penzance to Pontefract?

The distance between Penzance and Pontefract is 410 miles. The road distance is 366.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs £160 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Penzance to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Pontefract bus from?

Penzance to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Albert Pier Road station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Pontefract train from?

Penzance to Pontefract train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.

Train or bus from Penzance to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Penzance to Pontefract is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs £160 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £80 and takes 12h 15m.

Where does the Penzance to Pontefract bus arrive?

Penzance to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Penzance to Pontefract train arrive?

Penzance to Pontefract train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Pontefract is 367 miles. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Penzance to Pontefract.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

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Penzance to Pontefract - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Penzance to Pontefract by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Penzance to Wakefield WestgatePenzance - Edinburgh / ...
8h 23m
£167–511
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Bus StationUk049 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUk070 / ...
12h 15m
£28–78
Drive 364.5 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Pontefract364.5 mi
6h 23m
£92–133
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate
7h 22m
£81–280
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Penzance to PlymouthPenzance - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Wakefield WestgatePlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
9h 18m
£140–441
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station131 / ...
14h 26m
£40–96
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)NQY - LBA
8h 45m
£84–271
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate
8h 46m
£107–412
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)NQY - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate
12h 8m
£95–379

Penzance to Pontefract by train, foot, and bus

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8h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 407.7 mi
Duration: 8h 23m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Penzance to Wakefield Westgate once daily. Tickets cost £160–550 and the journey takes 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albert Pier Road to Stuart Road A via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 12h 15m.

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