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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Chesterfield is to line 140 bus and bus which costs £7 - £20 and takes 3h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Chesterfield is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Chesterfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Chesterfield station. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Coach Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Chesterfield?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Chesterfield. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Chesterfield via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Chesterfield?

The distance between Pontefract and Chesterfield is 49 miles. The road distance is 40.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Chesterfield without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £13 - £23.

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

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Pontefract to Chesterfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Chesterfield bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Chesterfield train from?

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

Train or bus from Pontefract to Chesterfield?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Chesterfield is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £13 - £23. Alternatively, you can line 140 bus and bus, which costs £7 - £20 and takes 3h 29m.

Where does the Pontefract to Chesterfield bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pontefract to Chesterfield train arrive?

Pontefract to Chesterfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Chesterfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Chesterfield is 41 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Pontefract to Chesterfield.

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

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Where can I stay near Chesterfield?

There are 2011+ hotels available in Chesterfield.

Pontefract to Chesterfield - 5 ways to travel via train, line 28 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield WestgateKnottingley - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to ChesterfieldEdinburgh - Exeter St Davids / ...
1h 47m
£13–23
Line 140 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Station140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Coach StationUkn02
3h 29m
£8–20
Line 28 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A1228 / ...
2. Take the train from Barnsley to ChesterfieldLeeds - Nottingham / ...
2h 47m
£14–19
Drive 40.3 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Chesterfield40.3 mi
49 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontefract to Chesterfield40.3 mi
49 min
£85–110

Pontefract to Chesterfield by train

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Distance: 48.4 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Chesterfield via Wakefield Westgate in around 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Coach Station via Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 29m.

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