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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Shipley is to line 140 bus and line 60 bus which costs £5 - £6 and takes 2h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Shipley is to drive which takes 33 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Shipley?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Shipley. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Thackley Old Road via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Shipley?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Shipley. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Shipley via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.

How far is it from Pontefract to Shipley?

The distance between Pontefract and Shipley is 29 miles. The road distance is 25.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Shipley without a car is to train which takes 57 min and costs £6 - £15.

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

It takes approximately 57 min to get from Pontefract to Shipley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Shipley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Shipley train from?

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

Train or bus from Pontefract to Shipley?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Shipley is to train which takes 57 min and costs £6 - £15. Alternatively, you can line 140 bus and line 60 bus, which costs £5 - £6 and takes 2h 13m.

Where does the Pontefract to Shipley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pontefract to Shipley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pontefract to Shipley?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Shipley is 26 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Pontefract to Shipley.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leedstrain Knottingley - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Shipleytrain Leeds - Skipton / ...
57 min
£7–15
Line 140 bus, line 60 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Thackley Old Roadbus 60 / ...
2h 13m
£5–6
Drive 25.4 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Shipleycar 25.4 mi
33 min
£7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontefract to Shipleytaxi 25.4 mi
33 min
£55–70

Pontefract to Shipley by train

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Distance: 29.3 mi
Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Shipley, Bradford, England?

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Shipley via Leeds in around 57 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Thackley Old Road via Leeds City Bus Station in around 2h 13m.

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