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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Luton is to bus which costs £24 - £35 and takes 7h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Luton is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Luton?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Luton station. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Luton?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Luton. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Luton via Wakefield Westgate and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Luton?

The distance between Pontefract and Luton is 215 miles. The road distance is 150.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Luton without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £35 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Pontefract to Luton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Luton bus from?

Pontefract to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Luton train from?

Pontefract to Luton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Wakefield Westgate station.

Train or bus from Pontefract to Luton?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Luton is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £35 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Milton Keynes Coachway, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 33m.

Where does the Pontefract to Luton bus arrive?

Pontefract to Luton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Pontefract to Luton train arrive?

Pontefract to Luton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Luton?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Luton is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Pontefract to Luton.

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

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Pontefract to Luton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 28 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lutontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
3h 23m
£35–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Luton DART Parkwaybus Uk905
7h 49m
£24–33
Bus via Milton Keynes Coachway
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 240 / ...
7h 33m
£36–57
Drive 149.8 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Lutoncar 149.8 mi
2h 36m
£37–53
Line 28 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A12bus 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Barnsley to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
4. Take the train from Kettering to Lutontrain
5h 41m
£69–145

Pontefract to Luton by train

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Distance: 214.1 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Luton via Wakefield Westgate, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway hourly. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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