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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Helmsley is to drive which costs £11 - £18 and takes 1h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Helmsley is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £11 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Helmsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Helmsley. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Market Place via Leeds City Bus Station and Station Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Helmsley?

The distance between Pontefract and Helmsley is 81 miles. The road distance is 48.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Helmsley without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 28m and costs £50 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Pontefract to Helmsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Helmsley bus from?

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

Where does the Pontefract to Helmsley bus arrive?

Pontefract to Helmsley bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Helmsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Helmsley is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Pontefract to Helmsley.

Where can I stay near Helmsley?

There are 763+ hotels available in Helmsley.

Pontefract to Helmsley - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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

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

Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Maltontrain
3. Take the taxi from Malton to Helmsleytaxi
2h 28m
£50–75
Drive 48.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontefract to Helmsleycar 48.4 mi
1h 7m
£12–18
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Castleford to Yorktrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
2. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 31X
3h 29m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontefract to Helmsleytaxi 48.4 mi
1h 7m
£100–120
Line 140 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Rougier Streetbus 843 / ...
3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 31X
4h 47m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 80.8 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Market Place via Leeds City Bus Station, Rougier Street, and Station Avenue in around 4h 47m.

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