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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Durham is to line 140 bus and bus which costs £13 - £18 and takes 3h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Durham is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £20 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Durham. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Durham University via Leeds York St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Durham. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Durham via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Durham?

The distance between Pontefract and Durham is 110 miles. The road distance is 83.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Durham without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £15 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Pontefract to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Durham bus from?

Pontefract to Durham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Stuart Road B station.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Durham train from?

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

Train or bus from Pontefract to Durham?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Durham is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £15 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 140 bus and bus, which costs £13 - £18 and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the Pontefract to Durham bus arrive?

Pontefract to Durham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Pontefract to Durham train arrive?

Pontefract to Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Durham is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Pontefract to Durham.

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

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Pontefract to Durham - 4 ways to travel via train, line 140 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leedstrain Knottingley - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2h 12m
£15–49
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 York St Bus Station to Durham Universitybus megabus M20
3h 44m
£13–18
Drive 83.2 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Durhamcar 83.2 mi
1h 31m
£20–29
Line 148 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Wakefield Bus Stationbus 149 / ...
2. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Durhamtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 13m
£33–113

Pontefract to Durham by train

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Distance: 109.7 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

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 Durham University via Leeds York St Bus Station in around 3h 44m.

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