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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Howden is to train which costs £5 - £8 and takes 1h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Howden is to drive which takes 25 min and costs £5 - £8.

How far is it from Pontefract to Howden?

The distance between Pontefract and Howden is 26 miles. The road distance is 22.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Howden without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Pontefract to Howden, including transfers.

Train or bus from Pontefract to Howden?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Howden is to line 476 bus which takes 2h 10m and costs £7 - £22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £5 - £8 and takes 1h 49m.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Howden?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Howden is 23 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Pontefract to Howden.

Where can I stay near Howden?

There are 406+ hotels available in Howden.

Pontefract to Howden - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 476 bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Pontefract Monkhill to Gooletrain Leeds - Goole
2. Take the bus from Goole Interchange to Howden Bridgegatebus J36
1h 14m
Drive 22.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontefract to Howdencar 22.6 mi
25 min
£6–8
Line 476 bus
1. Take the bus from Pontefract Bus Station to Park Street Shelterbus 476
2h 10m
£7–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontefract to Howdentaxi 22.6 mi
25 min
£45–60
Train
1. Take the train from Pontefract Baghill to Sherburn-in-Elmettrain Sheffield - York
2. Take the train from Sherburn-in-Elmet to Howdentrain York - Bridlington / ...
1h 49m
£6–8

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 25.7 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

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

Arriva UK operates a bus from Pontefract Bus Station to Park Street Shelter hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pontefract Baghill to Howden War Memorial via Sherburn-in-Elmet, Howden, and Howden Railway Stn in around 1h 49m.

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