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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Garforth is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Garforth is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £21 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Garforth?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Garforth. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Grange Avenue via Castleford Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Garforth?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Garforth. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Garforth via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Pontefract to Garforth?

The distance between Pontefract and Garforth is 26 miles. The road distance is 8.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Garforth without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs £6 - £16.

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

It takes approximately 1h to get from Pontefract to Garforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Garforth bus from?

Pontefract to Garforth bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, depart from Stuart Road B station.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Garforth train from?

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

Train or bus from Pontefract to Garforth?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Garforth is to train which takes 1h and costs £6 - £16. Alternatively, you can line 140 bus and line 163 bus, which costs £2 - £6 and takes 1h 9m.

Where does the Pontefract to Garforth bus arrive?

Pontefract to Garforth bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, arrive at Castleford Bus Station.

Where does the Pontefract to Garforth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pontefract to Garforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Garforth is 9 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Pontefract to Garforth.

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

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Where can I stay near Garforth?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to LeedsKnottingley - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to GarforthLeeds - Micklefield / ...
1h
£7–16
Line 140 bus, line 163 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Castleford Bus Station140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Castleford Bus Station to Grange Avenue163 / ...
1h 9m
£3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontefract to Garforth8.8 mi
15 min
£21–26
Drive 8.8 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Garforth8.8 mi
15 min
£3–4

Pontefract to Garforth by train

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Distance: 25.9 mi
Duration: 1h

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Garforth via Leeds in around 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Grange Avenue via Castleford Bus Station in around 1h 9m.

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