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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Cheltenham is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Promenade via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Cheltenham?

The distance between Pontefract and Cheltenham is 159 miles. The road distance is 150.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £30 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Pontefract to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Cheltenham bus from?

Pontefract to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Cheltenham train from?

Pontefract to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.

Train or bus from Pontefract to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Cheltenham is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £30 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £65 and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the Pontefract to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Pontefract to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Pontefract to Cheltenham train arrive?

Pontefract to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Cheltenham is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Pontefract to Cheltenham.

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

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Pontefract to Cheltenham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 4 ways to get from Pontefract to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Cheltenham Spatrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 31m
£32–275
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 100 / ...
7h 2m
£27–63
Drive 149.4 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Cheltenhamcar 149.4 mi
2h 41m
£37–53
Line 28 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A12bus 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Cheltenham Spatrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 36m
£43–165

Pontefract to Cheltenham by train

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3h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 158.6 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £30–270 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Promenade via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Arle Court Transport Hub in around 7h 2m.

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