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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Lydney is to bus which costs £27 - £70 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Lydney is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Lydney?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Lydney. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Forest Parade via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Lydney?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Lydney. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Lydney via Wakefield Westgate and Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Lydney?

The distance between Pontefract and Lydney is 185 miles. The road distance is 173.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Lydney without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £55 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Pontefract to Lydney, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Lydney bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Lydney train from?

Pontefract to Lydney train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.

Train or bus from Pontefract to Lydney?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Lydney is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £55 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £70 and takes 8h 29m.

Where does the Pontefract to Lydney bus arrive?

Pontefract to Lydney bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Pontefract to Lydney train arrive?

Pontefract to Lydney train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Lydney?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Lydney is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Pontefract to Lydney.

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

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Pontefract to Lydney - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 28 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Pontefract to Lydney by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Cheltenham Spatrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Lydneytrain Cheltenham Spa - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 34m
£56–288
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hubbus 100
8h 29m
£27–66
Drive 172.3 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Lydneycar 172.3 mi
3h 10m
£42–61
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 Gloucestertrain
7h 59m
£53–154

Pontefract to Lydney by train

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4h 34mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 184.4 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Lydney via Wakefield Westgate and Cheltenham Spa in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Forest Parade via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Transport Hub in around 8h 29m.

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