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 £16 - £60 and takes 6h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Edinburgh is to train via York which takes 3h 7m and costs £30 - £80.

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 49m.

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 Baghill and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Edinburgh?

The distance between Pontefract and Edinburgh is 225 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 3h 7m and costs £30 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m 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 Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Baghill 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 3h 7m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £60 and takes 6h 49m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £190 and takes 6h 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 Northern Trains Limited, arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Edinburgh is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m 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

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Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Pontefract Baghill to Yorktrain Sheffield - York
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 7m
£34–77
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
6h 49m
£16–58
Drive 196.6 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Edinburghcar 196.6 mi
3h 56m
£49–70
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 38m
£77–205
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 28m
£55–89
Bus via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
7h 14m
£16–78
Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
6h 49m
£72–188
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 48m
£57–268

Pontefract to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 223.6 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Baghill to Edinburgh Waverley via York in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–55 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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