There are 4 ways to get from Pontefract to Alnwick Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to LeedsKnottingley - Leeds
- Take the train from Leeds to AlnmouthBirmingham New Street - Edinburgh / ...
4h 36m£73–192Line 140 bus, bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
cheapest- Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Station140 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to John Dobson StreetUk073 / ...
6h 27m£14–27Line 140 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Station140 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Retail Park591 / ...
6h 1m£25–39Drive 132 mi
- Drive from Pontefract to Alnwick Castle132 mi
2h 23m£33–47
Pontefract to Alnwick Castle by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Alnwick Castle is to line 140 bus and bus via Newcastle upon Tyne which costs £13 - £27 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Alnwick Castle is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Alnwick Castle. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Retail Park via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Pontefract and Alnwick Castle is 163 miles. The road distance is 132.8 miles.
The best way to get from Pontefract to Alnwick Castle without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £70 - £200.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Pontefract to Alnwick Castle, including transfers.
Pontefract to Alnwick Castle bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, depart from Stuart Road B station.
The best way to get from Pontefract to Alnwick Castle is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £70 - £200. Alternatively, you can line 140 bus and bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 1m.
Pontefract to Alnwick Castle bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Alnwick Castle is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Pontefract to Alnwick Castle.
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 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Alnwick Castle via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Retail Park in around 6h 1m.
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- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Alnmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–180
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £65–95
- 1st Class
- £130–180
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- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Alnmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £80–110
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £80–110
- Phone
- +44 344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Arriva Yorkshire
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Retail Park
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to John Dobson Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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