What is the cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Sowerby Bridge?

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Sowerby Bridge is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Pontefract to Sowerby Bridge?

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Sowerby Bridge is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Sowerby Bridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Sowerby Bridge. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Wharf Street via Leeds City Bus Station and Halifax Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Sowerby Bridge?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Sowerby Bridge. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Sowerby Bridge via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Sowerby Bridge?

The distance between Pontefract and Sowerby Bridge is 39 miles. The road distance is 28.2 miles.

How do I travel from Pontefract to Sowerby Bridge without a car?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Sowerby Bridge without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £8 - £17.

How long does it take to get from Pontefract to Sowerby Bridge?

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Pontefract to Sowerby Bridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Sowerby Bridge bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Sowerby Bridge train from?

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

Train or bus from Pontefract to Sowerby Bridge?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Sowerby Bridge is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £8 - £17. Alternatively, you can line 140 bus and line 508 bus, which costs and takes 2h 49m.

Where does the Pontefract to Sowerby Bridge bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pontefract to Sowerby Bridge train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pontefract to Sowerby Bridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Sowerby Bridge is 28 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Pontefract to Sowerby Bridge.

How do I get a train ticket from Pontefract to Sowerby Bridge?

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Pontefract to Sowerby Bridge - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 140 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Pontefract to Sowerby Bridge 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 Sowerby BridgeYork - Blackpool North / ...
1h 39m
£8–17
Drive 28.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontefract to Sowerby Bridge28.1 mi
36 min
£7–11
Line 140 bus, line 508 bus
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Station140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halifax Bus Station508
2h 49m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontefract to Sowerby Bridge28.1 mi
36 min
£70–85
Line 140 bus, line 508 bus, line 574 bus
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Station140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halifax Bus Station508
3. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Tuel Lane Wharf St574 / ...
3h 51m

Pontefract to Sowerby Bridge by train

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Distance: 39.2 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Sowerby Bridge, England?

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Sowerby Bridge via Leeds in around 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Wharf Street via Leeds City Bus Station and Halifax Bus Station in around 2h 49m.

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