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 £50 - £130 and takes 16h 2m.

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 5m and costs £55 - £200.

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 20m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Belfast?

The distance between Pontefract and Belfast is 212 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 18m and costs £55 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m 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 1269+ hotels available in Belfast.

Pontefract to Belfast - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Pontefract to Belfast by train, plane, car ferry, 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 Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
4h 5m
£58–192
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
5h 8m
£47–158
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime StreetNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
13h 18m
£57–149
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
4. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
14h 30m
£112–405
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk010 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
15h 20m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
4h 52m
£54–209
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
5h 56m
£55–186
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
5h 40m
£65–247
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One171 / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
16h 2m
£50–121
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Pontefract to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
6h 34m
£89–246

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

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13h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 210.3 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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, walk to Station B, 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 18m.

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