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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Belfast is to bus and car ferry which costs £35 - £130 and takes 15h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Belfast is to train and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs £50 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Leeds City Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 59m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Belfast?

The distance between Pontefract and Belfast is 214 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Belfast without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 13h 21m and costs £55 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Pontefract to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Belfast bus from?

Pontefract to Belfast bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Pontefract to Belfast bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 518+ hotels available in Belfast.

Pontefract to Belfast - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Pontefract to Belfast by train, plane, car ferry, bus, busferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
best
1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LBA - BHD
4h 45m
£52–162
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
15h 37m
£35–130
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
13h 21m
£57–145
Train, car ferry via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
14h 49m
£164–478
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
15h 59m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
4h 51m
£52–161
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
5h 12m
£45–140
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
6h 2m
£65–152
Train, train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Apperley Bridgetrain
3. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LBA - BFS
5h
£52–171
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
5h 41m
£65–178
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
6h 57m
£51–156
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Pontefract to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
6h 35m
£65–124

Pontefract to Belfast by train, foot, car ferry, and bus

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13h 21mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 212.3 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Pontefract to Belfast. However, you can take the train to Leeds, take the train to Apperley Bridge, walk to Apperley Bridge Station grounds, take the bus to Leeds Bradford Airport, walk to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, then take the line 600 bus to Queens Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Castlecourt via Leeds, Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, and Stena Line terminus in around 13h 21m.

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