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How to get fromPontefract to Helmsleyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Pontefract to Helmsley by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leedstrain train Knottingley - Leeds
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Maltontrain train Manchester Victoria - Scarborough / ...
    2h 36m
    £89–124

  2. Line 140 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus 140 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Rougier Streetbus bus 843 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus bus 31X
    4h 50m
    £8–9

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Pontefract Baghill to Yorktrain train Sheffield - York
    2. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus bus 31X
    2h 49m
    £10–16

  4. Drive  48.4 mi

    1. Drive from Pontefract to Helmsleycar car 48.4 mi
    1h 7m
    £12–18

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pontefract to Helmsleytaxi taxi 48.4 mi
    1h 7m
    £210–260

  6. Train, bus via Castleford Bus Station

    1. Take the train from Castleford to Yorktrain train Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
    2. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus bus 31X
    3h 50m
    £11–16

Pontefract to Helmsley by train and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration2h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 80.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Helmsley via Leeds and Malton in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, 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 50m.

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