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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Shirebrook is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Shirebrook is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Shirebrook?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Shirebrook. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at The Rocklands via Leeds City Bus Station and Stephenson Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Shirebrook?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Shirebrook. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Shirebrook via Wakefield Kirkgate and Worksop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Shirebrook?

The distance between Pontefract and Shirebrook is 61 miles. The road distance is 42.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Shirebrook without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £13 - £17.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Pontefract to Shirebrook, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Shirebrook bus from?

Pontefract to Shirebrook bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, depart from Stuart Road B station.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Shirebrook train from?

Pontefract to Shirebrook train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Train or bus from Pontefract to Shirebrook?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Shirebrook is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £13 - £17. Alternatively, you can line 140 bus and bus and line 1 bus, which costs £10 - £22 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Pontefract to Shirebrook bus arrive?

Pontefract to Shirebrook bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Pontefract to Shirebrook train arrive?

Pontefract to Shirebrook train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Worksop station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Shirebrook?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Shirebrook is 42 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Pontefract to Shirebrook.

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

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Where can I stay near Shirebrook?

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Pontefract to Shirebrook - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 148 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to WorksopLeeds - Lincoln Central / ...
3h 42m
£13–16
Drive 41.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontefract to Shirebrook41.9 mi
50 min
£11–15
Line 148 bus, train, line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Wakefield Bus Station149 / ...
2. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Chesterfield
3. Take the bus from Stephenson Place to The Rocklands1
4h 6m
£14–37
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontefract to Shirebrook41.9 mi
50 min
£85–110
Line 28 bus, train, line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A1228 / ...
2. Take the train from Barnsley to Chesterfield
3. Take the bus from Stephenson Place to The Rocklands1
4h 43m
£17–23
Line 140 bus, bus, line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Station140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Coach Station
3. Take the bus from Stephenson Place to The Rocklands1
5h 28m
£11–22

Pontefract to Shirebrook by train

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Distance: 60.8 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Worksop every 2 hours. Tickets cost £5–7 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to The Rocklands via Leeds City Bus Station, Coach Station, and Stephenson Place in around 5h 28m.

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