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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Thurso is to bus which costs £60 - £140 and takes 16h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Thurso is to drive which takes 8h 56m and costs £110 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Leeds City Bus Station, George Street and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Monkhill and arriving at Thurso via Castleford, York and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Thurso?

The distance between Pontefract and Thurso is 565 miles. The road distance is 462.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 13h 7m and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 13h 7m to get from Pontefract to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Thurso bus from?

Pontefract to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Thurso train from?

Pontefract to Thurso train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Train or bus from Pontefract to Thurso?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Thurso is to train which takes 13h 7m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, which costs and takes 14h 51m.

Where does the Pontefract to Thurso bus arrive?

Pontefract to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Pontefract to Thurso train arrive?

Pontefract to Thurso train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Thurso is 463 miles. It takes approximately 8h 56m to drive from Pontefract to Thurso.

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

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Pontefract to Thurso - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Pontefract to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to InvernessLondon Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to ThursoInverness - Wick
13h 7m
£78–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
16h 33m
£62–135
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
2. Take the bus from George Street to Union StreetE9
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
14h 51m
Drive 460 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Thurso460 mi
8h 56m
£115–165
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LBA - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 7m
£169–269
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
13h 53m
£85–209
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
10h 33m
£124–316
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
13h 18m
£118–301
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
11h 45m
£100–391

Pontefract to Thurso by train

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Distance: 561.5 mi
Duration: 13h 7m

What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a train from Pontefract Monkhill to Thurso via Castleford, York, and Inverness in around 13h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Bank of Scotland via Leeds City Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, George Street, and Union Street in around 14h 51m.

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