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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £18 - £50 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Edinburgh?

The distance between Pontefract and Edinburgh is 230 miles. The road distance is 197.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Edinburgh without a car is to train via York which takes 4h 2m and costs £35 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Pontefract to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Edinburgh bus from?

Pontefract to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Edinburgh train from?

Pontefract to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.

Train, bus or fly from Pontefract to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Edinburgh is to train via York which takes 4h 2m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £50 and takes 6h 6m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £180 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Pontefract to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Pontefract to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Pontefract to Edinburgh train arrive?

Pontefract to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Edinburgh is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Pontefract to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Pontefract to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Pontefract to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via York
best
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 2m
£38–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn11 / ...
6h 6m
£19–49
Drive 196.6 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Edinburgh196.6 mi
3h 55m
£49–71
Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LBA - EDI
5h 49m
£75–179
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 21m
£45–89
Bus via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
6h 56m
£19–74
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
6h 41m
£81–206
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 48m
£73–275

Pontefract to Edinburgh by bus and train

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Distance: 229.1 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from York to Edinburgh Waverley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Cross Country also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £16–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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