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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train Knottingley - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2h 3m
    £14–24
  2. Line 140 bus, bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stuart Road to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus 140 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk073 / ...
    3h 19m
    £6–11
  3. Line 140 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Stuart Road to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus 140 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    3h 16m
    £9–15
  4. Drive  51.2 mi

    1. Drive from Pontefract to Manchestercar car 51.2 mi
    57 min
    £13–19

Pontefract to Manchester by train

Calendar103Weekly Trains
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road to Manchester Central Coach Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 3h 16m.

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