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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Exeter is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Exeter is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Exeter?

The distance between Pontefract and Exeter is 280 miles. The road distance is 260.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £120 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Pontefract to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Exeter bus from?

Pontefract to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Exeter train from?

Pontefract to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.

Train, bus or fly from Pontefract to Exeter?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Exeter is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 34m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £360 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Pontefract to Exeter bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pontefract to Exeter train arrive?

Pontefract to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Exeter is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Pontefract to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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Pontefract to Exeter - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Pontefract to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 46m
£123–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
9h 34m
£32–58
Drive 258.6 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Exetercar 258.6 mi
4h 28m
£64–93
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Exeter
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Exeter (EXT)plane LBA - EXT
7h 26m
£75–356
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
9h 49m
£113–207
Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
5h 53m
£127–299
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 59m
£98–234

Pontefract to Exeter by train

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Distance: 278 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to Exeter St Davids every 2 hours. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Bampfylde Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bus Station in around 9h 34m.

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