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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Preston is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Preston is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Preston. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Preston via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Preston?

The distance between Pontefract and Preston is 80 miles. The road distance is 65.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Preston without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £14 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Pontefract to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Preston bus from?

Pontefract to Preston bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Stuart Road B station.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Pontefract to Preston?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Preston is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £14 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 140 bus and bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Pontefract to Preston bus arrive?

Pontefract to Preston bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Pontefract to Preston train arrive?

Pontefract to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Preston is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Pontefract to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Pontefract to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, line 140 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leedstrain Knottingley - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2h 55m
£14–54
Line 140 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 171 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
5h 3m
£16–31
Drive 64.9 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Prestoncar 64.9 mi
1h 35m
£16–23
Line 140 bus, line 508 bus, line 591 bus, line 152 bus
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halifax Bus Stationbus 508
3. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 591
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Standbus 152
6h 4m

Pontefract to Preston by train

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Distance: 79.5 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Preston via Leeds in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 5h 3m.

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