There are 5 ways to get from Pontefract to Braithwell by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield Westgatetrain
- Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Doncastertrain
- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B4 to Doncaster Road/Cockhill Field Lanebus X2
1h 27m£11–21Drive 19.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pontefract to Braithwellcar 19.8 mi
26 min£5–7Line 28 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Fitzwilliam Stationbus 28 / ...
- Take the train from Fitzwilliam to Doncastertrain
- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B4 to Doncaster Road/Cockhill Field Lanebus X2
2h 1m£10–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pontefract to Braithwelltaxi 19.8 mi
26 min£90–110Line 239 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to South Elmsall Bus Stationbus 249 / ...
- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B4 to Doncaster Road/Cockhill Field Lanebus X2
2h 14m
Pontefract to Braithwell by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Braithwell is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Braithwell is to drive which takes 26 min and costs £4 - £7.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Braithwell. However, there are services departing from Valley Gardens B and arriving at Doncaster Road/Cockhill Field Lane via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Pontefract and Braithwell is 36 miles. The road distance is 19.9 miles.
The best way to get from Pontefract to Braithwell without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 27m and costs £10 - £22.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Pontefract to Braithwell, including transfers.
Pontefract to Braithwell bus services, operated by Globe Coaches, depart from Valley Gardens B station.
Pontefract to Braithwell bus services, operated by Globe Coaches, arrive at South Elmsall Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Braithwell is 20 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Pontefract to Braithwell.
There are 1240+ hotels available in Braithwell.
What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Braithwell, England?
You can take a bus from Valley Gardens B to Doncaster Road/Cockhill Field Lane via South Elmsall Bus Station, South Elmsall, Doncaster, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B4 in around 2h 14m.
Train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield Westgate
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–6
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Wakefield Westgate to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Fitzwilliam to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Wakefield Westgate to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Wakefield Westgate to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Wakefield Westgate to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B4 to Doncaster Road/Cockhill Field Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B4 to Doncaster Road/Cockhill Field Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B4 to Doncaster Road/Cockhill Field Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
Bus from Valley Gardens B to Fitzwilliam Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach Yorkshire
- Phone
- 01685 873622
- wayne@globecoaches.entadsl.com
- Website
- Globe Coaches
Bus from Valley Gardens B to South Elmsall Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Globe Coaches
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- £90–110
Action Cars
- Phone
- +44 1977 600 700
- Website
- actioncarstaxis.com
Ponty Cars
- Phone
- +44 1977 699 121
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