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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Burnley is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Burnley is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Burnley?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Mechanics Institute via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Burnley?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Burnley?

The distance between Pontefract and Burnley is 57 miles. The road distance is 44.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Burnley without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £10 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Pontefract to Burnley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Burnley bus from?

Pontefract to Burnley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Stuart Road B station.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Burnley train from?

Pontefract to Burnley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.

Train or bus from Pontefract to Burnley?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Burnley is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £10 - £30. Alternatively, you can line 140 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Pontefract to Burnley bus arrive?

Pontefract to Burnley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Pontefract to Burnley train arrive?

Pontefract to Burnley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Burnley?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Burnley is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Pontefract to Burnley.

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

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Pontefract to Burnley - 5 ways to travel via train, line 140 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leedstrain Knottingley - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2h 17m
£11–30
Line 140 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mechanics Institutebus X43
4h 29m
Drive 44.7 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Burnleycar 44.7 mi
1h 8m
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontefract to Burnleytaxi 44.7 mi
1h 8m
£90–120
Line 140 bus, line 255 bus, line 591 bus
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halifax Bus Stationbus 255
3. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 591
5h 2m

Pontefract to Burnley by train

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Distance: 56.5 mi
Duration: 2h 17m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Burnley Manchester Road via Leeds in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Mechanics Institute via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 4h 29m.

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