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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Skipton is to line 140 bus and line 60 bus which costs £6 - £11 and takes 3h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Skipton is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Skipton?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Market Place via Leeds City Bus Station and Ilkley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Skipton?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Skipton via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Skipton?

The distance between Pontefract and Skipton is 45 miles. The road distance is 40.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Skipton without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £7 - £17.

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

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Pontefract to Skipton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Skipton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Skipton train from?

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

Train or bus from Pontefract to Skipton?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Skipton is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £7 - £17. Alternatively, you can line 140 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the Pontefract to Skipton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pontefract to Skipton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pontefract to Skipton?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Skipton is 41 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Pontefract to Skipton.

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

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Pontefract to Skipton - 5 ways to travel via train, line 140 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to LeedsKnottingley - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to SkiptonLeeds - Skipton / ...
1h 33m
£8–17
Line 140 bus, line 60 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Station140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Keighley Bus Station Entrance60 / ...
3h 34m
£7–11
Line 140 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Station140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway RoadX84
3h 22m
Drive 40.6 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Skipton40.6 mi
53 min
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontefract to Skipton40.6 mi
53 min
£85–110

Pontefract to Skipton by train

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1h 33mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 44.5 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Skipton via Leeds in around 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Market Place via Leeds City Bus Station, Railway Road, and Ilkley Bus Station in around 3h 22m.

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