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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Elland is to line 148 bus and line 231 bus which costs £4 - £7 and takes 2h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Elland is to drive which takes 32 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Elland?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Elland. However, there are services departing from Valley Gardens B and arriving at Burley Street via Wakefield Bus Station and Huddersfield Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Elland?

The distance between Pontefract and Elland is 27 miles. The road distance is 27.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Elland without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Pontefract to Elland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Elland bus from?

Pontefract to Elland bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, depart from Valley Gardens B station.

Where does the Pontefract to Elland bus arrive?

Pontefract to Elland bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, arrive at Wakefield Bus Station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Elland?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Elland is 28 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Pontefract to Elland.

Where can I stay near Elland?

There are 2221+ hotels available in Elland.

Pontefract to Elland - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 148 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Pontefract to Elland by train, bus, car, or taxi

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield Kirkgate
2. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Huddersfield
3. Take the bus from Huddersfield Bus Station to Elland Lane501 / ...
1h 44m
Line 148 bus, line 231 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Wakefield Bus Station149 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Huddersfield Bus Station231 / ...
2h 32m
£4–7
Drive 27.3 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Elland27.3 mi
32 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontefract to Elland27.3 mi
32 min
£70–85
Line 140 bus, line 508 bus
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Station140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halifax Bus Station508
2h 48m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 26.8 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Valley Gardens B to Burley Street via Wakefield Bus Station and Huddersfield Bus Station in around 2h 32m.

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