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 £17 - £35 and takes 6h 51m.

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 36m 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 & Coach Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

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 23m.

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 which takes 3h 23m and costs £18 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m 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 UK, 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 which takes 3h 23m and costs £18 - £65. Alternatively, you can line 140 bus and bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Pontefract to Chester bus arrive?

Pontefract to Chester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, 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 36m 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 - 4 ways to travel via train, line 140 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
3h 23m
£18–63
Line 140 bus, bus
cheapest
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 Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 171 / ...
3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchangebus
6h 51m
£17–34
Line 140 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain
4h 43m
Drive 88.2 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Chestercar 88.2 mi
1h 36m
£22–31

Pontefract to Chester by train

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Distance: 86.7 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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 23m. 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 51m.

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