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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Derby is to line 140 bus and bus which costs £7 - £13 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Derby is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Derby. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Derby via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Derby?

The distance between Pontefract and Derby is 73 miles. The road distance is 63.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Derby without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £19 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Pontefract to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Derby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Derby train from?

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

Train or bus from Pontefract to Derby?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Derby is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £19 - £65. Alternatively, you can line 140 bus and bus, which costs £7 - £13 and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Pontefract to Derby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pontefract to Derby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pontefract to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Derby is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Pontefract to Derby.

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

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Pontefract to Derby - 4 ways to travel via train, line 28 bus, and car

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

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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 DerbyEdinburgh - Exeter St Davids / ...
2h 11m
£20–60
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 Bus StationUkn02 / ...
4h 19m
£8–13
Line 28 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A1228 / ...
2. Take the train from Barnsley to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Derby
2h 42m
£12–50
Drive 63.6 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Derby63.6 mi
1h 6m
£16–23

Pontefract to Derby by train

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 72.4 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Derby via Wakefield Westgate in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 19m.

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