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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Leigh is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Leigh is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Leigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Leigh station. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Leigh Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Leigh?

The distance between Pontefract and Leigh is 82 miles. The road distance is 59.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Leigh without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £17 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Pontefract to Leigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Leigh bus from?

Pontefract to Leigh bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Stuart Road B station.

Train or bus from Pontefract to Leigh?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Leigh is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £17 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 140 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Pontefract to Leigh bus arrive?

Pontefract to Leigh bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Leigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Leigh is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Pontefract to Leigh.

Where can I stay near Leigh?

There are 3546+ hotels available in Leigh.

Pontefract to Leigh - 5 ways to travel via train, line 35 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Pontefract to Leigh by train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leedstrain Knottingley - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Newton-le-Willowstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 51m
£17–52
Drive 59.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontefract to Leighcar 59.4 mi
1h 5m
£15–21
Train, line 35 bus
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Leigh Bus Stationbus 35
3h 50m
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 & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 171 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Leigh Bus Stationbus V1 / ...
4h 10m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dewsbury to Salford Crescenttrain Leeds - Wigan Wallgate / ...
2. Take the bus from Salford Crescent Rail Station to Leigh Bus Stationbus V1 / ...
4h 21m

Pontefract to Leigh by train and bus

91Weekly Services

2h 51mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 81.9 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Leigh, Wigan, England?

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leigh Bus Station via Leeds, Newton-le-Willows, and Newton-le-Willows Rail Station in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Leigh Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 4h 10m.

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