There are 6 ways to get from Pontefract to Retford by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield WestgateKnottingley - Leeds / ...
- Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to RetfordLeeds - London Kings Cross / ...
1h 54m£49–76Drive 32.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pontefract to Retford32.8 mi
40 min£9–12Line 28 bus, train, line 99 bus
- Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Fitzwilliam Station28 / ...
- Take the train from Fitzwilliam to Doncaster
- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to Retford Bus Station99 / ...
2h 40m£12–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pontefract to Retford32.8 mi
40 min£70–85Line 148 bus, train
- Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Kirkgate H149 / ...
- Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to RetfordLeeds - Lincoln Central
2h 54m£11–15Line 28 bus, bus, line 99 bus
- Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A1228 / ...
- Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A19 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11X19
- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to Retford Bus Station99 / ...
3h 37m£9–14
Pontefract to Retford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Retford is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Retford is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £8 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Valley Gardens B and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Barnsley Interchange/A19 and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Retford. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Retford via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Pontefract and Retford is 46 miles. The road distance is 32.9 miles.
The best way to get from Pontefract to Retford without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £45 - £80.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Pontefract to Retford, including transfers.
Pontefract to Retford bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Valley Gardens B station.
Pontefract to Retford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
The best way to get from Pontefract to Retford is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus and bus and line 99 bus, which costs £8 - £14 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Retford, England?
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Retford via Wakefield Westgate in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valley Gardens B to Retford Bus Station via Barnsley Interchange/A19, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 3h 37m.
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- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield Westgate
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Fitzwilliam to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–12
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £9–12
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Wakefield Westgate to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £45–70
Bus from Valley Gardens B to Fitzwilliam Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A12
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Barnsley Interchange/A19 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to Retford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- +44 344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Valley Gardens B to Kirkgate H
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva Yorkshire
- Phone
- 01685 873622
- wayne@globecoaches.entadsl.com
- Website
- globeholidays.co.uk
Bus from Barnsley Interchange/A19 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.globeholidays.co.uk/Bus-Services
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- £70–85
Ponty Cars
- Phone
- +44 1977 699 121
Action Cars
- Phone
- +44 1977 600 700
- Website
- actioncarstaxis.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pontefract to Retford bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Barnsley Interchange/A12 station.
Pontefract to Retford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Retford is 33 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Pontefract to Retford.
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