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How to get fromPontefract to Oldhamby train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Pontefract to Oldham by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the tram from Victoria to Oldham King Streettram tram
    2h 1m
    £20–41

  2. Line 231 bus, line 184 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Huddersfield Bus Stationbus bus 231 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Huddersfield Bus Station to Oldham Bus Stationbus bus 184
    3h 56m
    £4–5

  3. Line 140 bus, bus, line 83 bus

    1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus 140 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Barn Streetbus bus 84 / ...
    3h 38m
    £10–16

  4. Drive  43.3 mi

    1. Drive from Pontefract to Oldhamcar car 43.3 mi
    49 min
    £11–16

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pontefract to Oldhamtaxi taxi 43.3 mi
    49 min
    £190–230

  6. Line 148 bus, train, line 356 bus

    1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Kirkgate Hbus bus 149 / ...
    2. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Stalybridgetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Burghley Close to Oldham Bus Stationbus bus 356
    3h 48m
    £13–21

Pontefract to Oldham by bus and foot

Calendar193Weekly Services
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 67.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Barn Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 3h 38m.

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