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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Barnstaple via Wakefield Westgate and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Barnstaple?

The distance between Pontefract and Barnstaple is 319 miles. The road distance is 277.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Pontefract to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Barnstaple bus from?

Pontefract to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Barnstaple train from?

Pontefract to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.

Train or bus from Pontefract to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Barnstaple is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 59m.

Where does the Pontefract to Barnstaple bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pontefract to Barnstaple train arrive?

Pontefract to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Barnstaple is 278 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Pontefract to Barnstaple.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
7h 34m
£129–215
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
10h 59m
£40–64
Drive 276.2 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Barnstaplecar 276.2 mi
4h 47m
£68–99
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
11h 38m
£129–232

Pontefract to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 316.9 mi
Duration: 7h 34m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Barnstaple via Wakefield Westgate and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bus Station in around 10h 59m.

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