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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Chester is to line 140 bus and bus which costs £18 - £29 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Chester. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Leeds City Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Chester. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Chester via Wakefield Kirkgate and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Chester?

The distance between Pontefract and Chester is 87 miles. The road distance is 88.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Chester without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 3h 46m and costs £17 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Pontefract to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Chester bus from?

Pontefract to Chester bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, depart from Stuart Road B station.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Chester train from?

Pontefract to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Train or bus from Pontefract to Chester?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Chester is to train via Manchester which takes 3h 46m and costs £17 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 140 bus and bus, which costs £18 - £29 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Pontefract to Chester bus arrive?

Pontefract to Chester bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Pontefract to Chester train arrive?

Pontefract to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Chester is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Pontefract to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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

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

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Train via Manchester
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester PiccadillyYork - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to ChesterManchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
3h 46m
£17–58
Line 140 bus, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Station140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Station171 / ...
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
5h 53m
£15–46
Drive 88.2 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Chester88.2 mi
1h 35m
£22–32
Train
1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to LeedsKnottingley - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to ChesterLeeds - Chester
3h 56m
£17–69
Line 140 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Station140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One
3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchange
6h 30m
£19–29

Pontefract to Chester by train

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Distance: 86.7 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Chester via Wakefield Kirkgate and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Chester Bus Interchange via Leeds City Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 6h 30m.

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