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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Manchester is to line 140 bus and bus which costs £6 - £16 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Manchester is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Wakefield Kirkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Manchester?

The distance between Pontefract and Manchester is 47 miles. The road distance is 51.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £13 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Pontefract to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Manchester bus from?

Pontefract to Manchester bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, depart from Stuart Road B station.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Pontefract to Manchester?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £13 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 140 bus and bus, which costs £6 - £16 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Pontefract to Manchester bus arrive?

Pontefract to Manchester bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Pontefract to Manchester train arrive?

Pontefract to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Manchester is 52 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Pontefract to Manchester.

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

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Pontefract to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, line 140 bus, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield KirkgateKnottingley - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester PiccadillyYork - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 4m
£13–41
Line 140 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Station140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk073 / ...
2h 30m
£7–16
Drive 51.2 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Manchester51.2 mi
57 min
£13–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontefract to Manchester51.2 mi
57 min
£110–140
Line 140 bus, bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Station140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station170 / ...
2h 43m
£8–20

Pontefract to Manchester by train

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Manchester Piccadilly via Wakefield Kirkgate in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Shudehill Interchange via Leeds City Bus Station in around 2h 30m.

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