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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Bacup is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Bacup is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Bacup?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Bacup. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Market Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Bacup?

The distance between Pontefract and Bacup is 55 miles. The road distance is 42.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Bacup without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £8 - £18.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Pontefract to Bacup, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Bacup bus from?

Pontefract to Bacup bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, depart from Stuart Road B station.

Train or bus from Pontefract to Bacup?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Bacup is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £8 - £18. Alternatively, you can line 140 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Pontefract to Bacup bus arrive?

Pontefract to Bacup bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Bacup?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Bacup is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Pontefract to Bacup.

Where can I stay near Bacup?

There are 2346+ hotels available in Bacup.

Pontefract to Bacup - 5 ways to travel via train, line 140 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Pontefract to Bacup by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to LeedsKnottingley - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to TodmordenLeeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
2h 41m
£9–18
Line 140 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Station140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus stationX43
3h 48m
Drive 42.3 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Bacup42.3 mi
1h 5m
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontefract to Bacup42.3 mi
1h 5m
£85–110
Line 140 bus, line 508 bus, line 587 bus
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Station140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halifax Bus Station508
3. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Rochdale Interchange587
4h 16m

Pontefract to Bacup by train and bus

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2h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 54.3 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Yorkshire Street via Leeds, Todmorden, and Todmorden Bus Station in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Market Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 3h 48m.

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