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How to get fromPontefract to Durhamby train, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Pontefract to Durham by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leedstrain train Knottingley - Leeds
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2h 12m
    £16–54
  2. Line 140 bus, bus, line 20 bus

    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 Interchangebus bus 133 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Interchange to Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridgebus bus 20 / ...
    4h 40m
  3. Drive 83.2 mi

    1. Drive from Pontefract to Durhamcar car 83.2 mi
    1h 31m
    £20–29

Pontefract to Durham by train

Calendar91Weekly Trains
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Durham, England?

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Durham via Leeds in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Interchange in around 4h 40m.

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