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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Swinton is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 27 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Swinton is to train which takes 27 min and costs £5 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Swinton?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Swinton. However, there are services departing from Valley Gardens B and arriving at Rockingham Road/Brameld Road via Barnsley Interchange/A17. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Swinton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pontefract Baghill and arriving at Swinton (South Yorks). Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from Pontefract to Swinton?

The distance between Pontefract and Swinton is 15 miles. The road distance is 17.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Swinton without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs £5 - £11.

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

The train from Pontefract Baghill to Swinton (South Yorks) takes 27 min including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Swinton bus from?

Pontefract to Swinton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Valley Gardens B station.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Swinton train from?

Pontefract to Swinton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Baghill station.

Train or bus from Pontefract to Swinton?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Swinton is to train which takes 27 min and costs £5 - £11. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus and bus, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 2h 22m.

Where does the Pontefract to Swinton bus arrive?

Pontefract to Swinton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Barnsley Interchange/A12 station.

Where does the Pontefract to Swinton train arrive?

Pontefract to Swinton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Swinton (South Yorks) station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Swinton?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Swinton is 17 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Pontefract to Swinton.

Where can I stay near Swinton?

There are 1216+ hotels available in Swinton.

Pontefract to Swinton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 28 bus, bus, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pontefract Baghill to Swinton (South Yorks)train York - Sheffield
27 min
£5–11
Line 28 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A12bus 28 / ...
2. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A17 to Rockingham Road/Brameld Roadbus 22X
2h 22m
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontefract to Swintontaxi 17.2 mi
27 min
£35–50
Drive 17.2 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Swintoncar 17.2 mi
27 min
£5–7

Pontefract to Swinton by train

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Distance: 14.5 mi
Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Swinton, Rotherham, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Pontefract Baghill to Swinton (South Yorks) 3 times a day. Tickets cost £5–11 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valley Gardens B to Rockingham Road/Brameld Road via Barnsley Interchange/A17 in around 2h 22m.

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