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How to get fromPontefract to Braithwellby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield Westgatetrain train
    2. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B4 to Doncaster Road/Cockhill Field Lanebus bus X2
    1h 33m

  2. Drive 19.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pontefract to Braithwellcar car 19.8 mi
    26 min
    £5–7

  3. Line 28 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Fitzwilliam Stationbus bus 28 / ...
    2. Take the train from Fitzwilliam to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B4 to Doncaster Road/Cockhill Field Lanebus bus X2
    2h 3m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pontefract to Braithwelltaxi taxi 19.8 mi
    26 min
    £40–55

  5. Line 249 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to South Elmsall Bus Stationbus bus 249 / ...
    2. Take the train from South Elmsall to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B4 to Doncaster Road/Cockhill Field Lanebus bus X2
    2h 11m

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  • Distance: 35.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Pontefract to Braithwell. However, you can take the train to Wakefield Westgate, take the train to Doncaster, walk to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B4, then take the bus to Doncaster Road/Cockhill Field Lane. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valley Gardens B to Doncaster Road/Cockhill Field Lane via Fitzwilliam Station, Fitzwilliam, Doncaster, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B4 in around 2h 3m.

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