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How to get fromPontefract to Holyheadby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Newton-le-WillowstrainNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Chester to HolyheadtrainCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    5h 30m
    £28–87

  2. Train via Manchester

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain
    3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    6h 2m
    £24–86

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus171 / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Rhyltrain
    3. Take the train from Rhyl to Holyheadtrain
    8h 41m
    £38–153

  4. Drive 167.1 mi

    1. Drive from Pontefract to Holyheadcar167.1 mi
    2h 51m
    £42–61

  5. Bus, train via Bangor

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Llandudno Junctiontrain
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead Clockbus4X
    8h 56m
    £29–66

Pontefract to Holyhead by train

Calendar88Weekly Trains
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Holyhead via Leeds, Newton-le-Willows, and Chester in around 5h 30m.

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