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How to get fromPontefract to Alnwick Castleby train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Pontefract to Alnwick Castle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to LeedstrainKnottingley - Leeds
    2. Take the train from Leeds to AlnmouthtrainBirmingham New Street - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 12m
    £73–192
  2. Line 140 bus, bus via Newcastle upon Tyne

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus140 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to John Dobson StreetbusUk073 / ...
    5h 44m
    £14–27
  3. Drive 132 mi

    1. Drive from Pontefract to Alnwick Castlecar132 mi
    2h 23m
    £33–47
  4. Line 140 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus140 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Retail Parkbus591 / ...
    6h 1m
    £25–39

Pontefract to Alnwick Castle by train, bus, and foot

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Alnwick Castle, England?

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Alnwick Castle via Leeds, Alnmouth, Curly Lane, and Playhouse in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Alnwick Castle via Leeds City Bus Station, John Dobson Street, Haymarket Bus Station Stand Q, Bus Station, and Green Batt in around 5h 44m.

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