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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Lofthouse is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Lofthouse is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs £22 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Lofthouse?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Lofthouse. However, there are services departing from Valley Gardens B and arriving at Lofthouse Surgery via Wakefield Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Lofthouse?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Lofthouse. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Outwood via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Pontefract to Lofthouse?

The distance between Pontefract and Lofthouse is 11 miles. The road distance is 9.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Lofthouse without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs £6 - £10.

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

It takes approximately 46 min to get from Pontefract to Lofthouse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Lofthouse bus from?

Pontefract to Lofthouse bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, depart from Valley Gardens B station.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Lofthouse train from?

Pontefract to Lofthouse train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.

Train or bus from Pontefract to Lofthouse?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Lofthouse is to train which takes 46 min and costs £6 - £10. Alternatively, you can line 148 bus and bus, which costs £3 - £5 and takes 1h.

Where does the Pontefract to Lofthouse bus arrive?

Pontefract to Lofthouse bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, arrive at Wakefield Bus Station.

Where does the Pontefract to Lofthouse train arrive?

Pontefract to Lofthouse train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Lofthouse?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Lofthouse is 9 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Pontefract to Lofthouse.

How do I get a train ticket from Pontefract to Lofthouse?

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Where can I stay near Lofthouse?

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Pontefract to Lofthouse - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 148 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield WestgateKnottingley - Leeds / ...
46 min
£6–10
Line 148 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Wakefield Bus Station149 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Lofthouse Surgery110
1h
£3–5
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield WestgateKnottingley - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Lofthouse Surgery110
54 min
£5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontefract to Lofthouse9.4 mi
11 min
£22–27
Drive 9.4 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Lofthouse9.4 mi
11 min
£3–4

Pontefract to Lofthouse by train

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Distance: 11.3 mi
Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Lofthouse, Leeds, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £4–6 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valley Gardens B to Lofthouse Surgery via Wakefield Bus Station in around 1h.

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