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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Pickering is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Pickering is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Pickering?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract station to Pickering. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Bus Station and arriving at The Royal Oak via Bus Stn Stand 1, Stonebow and Malton Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Pickering?

The distance between Pontefract and Pickering is 73 miles. The road distance is 51.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Pickering without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £15 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Pontefract to Pickering, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Pickering bus from?

Pontefract to Pickering bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, depart from Pontefract Bus Station.

Train or bus from Pontefract to Pickering?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Pickering is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £15 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 476 bus and line 415 bus and bus, which costs and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Pontefract to Pickering bus arrive?

Pontefract to Pickering bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, arrive at Park Street Shelter station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Pickering?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Pickering is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Pontefract to Pickering.

Where can I stay near Pickering?

There are 812+ hotels available in Pickering.

Pontefract to Pickering - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to LeedsKnottingley - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to MaltonManchester Victoria - Scarborough / ...
3h 36m
£16–31
Drive 51.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontefract to Pickering51.5 mi
1h 6m
£13–19
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Pontefract Bus Station to Beancroft Road Cambridge St146 / ...
2. Take the train from Castleford to York
3. Take the train from York to Malton
4h 22m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontefract to Pickering51.5 mi
1h 6m
£100–130
Line 476 bus, line 415 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Pontefract Bus Station to Park Street Shelter476
2. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 1 to Piccadilly415 / ...
3. Take the bus from Stonebow to Bus Station Stand 381
5h 34m

Pontefract to Pickering by train and bus

50Weekly Services

3h 36mAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 73 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Lyndale via Leeds, Malton, and Malton Rail Station in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pontefract Bus Station to The Royal Oak via Park Street Shelter, Bus Stn Stand 1, Piccadilly, Stonebow, Bus Station Stand 3, and Malton Rail Station in around 5h 34m.

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