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How to get fromPontefract to Chesterby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
    3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Chestertrain train
    3h 12m
    £36–75

  2. Line 140 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus 140 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170
    3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus
    6h 11m
    £13–49

  3. Drive 88.2 mi

    1. Drive from Pontefract to Chestercar car 88.2 mi
    1h 36m
    £22–32

  4. Line 148 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Kirkgate Hbus bus 149 / ...
    2. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain train
    3h 44m
    £30–56

  5. Line 140 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus 140 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop to Manchester Airportbus bus
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    6h 32m
    £26–48

Pontefract to Chester by train

Calendar91Weekly Trains
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Chester via Leeds and Newton-le-Willows in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Chester Bus Interchange via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 6h 11m.

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