There are 6 ways to get from Pontefract to University of Sheffield by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield KirkgateKnottingley - Leeds / ...
- Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to SheffieldLeeds - Sheffield / ...
1h 43m£7–22Line 28 bus, train
- Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A1228 / ...
- Take the train from Barnsley to SheffieldLeeds - Sheffield / ...
2h 21m£7–15Drive 27 mi
- Drive from Pontefract to University of Sheffield27 mi
42 min£7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pontefract to University of Sheffield27 mi
42 min£110–140Line 140 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Station140 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2131 / ...
3h 6m£11–21Line 28 bus, line 7 bus, line 95 bus
- Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A1228 / ...
- Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A3 to Rotherham Interchange/B57
- Take the bus from Rotherham Interchange/B8 to Bolsover Street/Brook Hill95
4h 12m
Pontefract to University of Sheffield by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to University of Sheffield is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Pontefract to University of Sheffield is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to University of Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Glossop Road/Clarkson Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Pond Street/FS4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to University of Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at University of Sheffield From City via Wakefield Kirkgate and Sheffield Stn - Hallam Uni To City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Pontefract and University of Sheffield is 36 miles. The road distance is 27.1 miles.
The best way to get from Pontefract to University of Sheffield without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £6 - £23.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Pontefract to University of Sheffield, including transfers.
Pontefract to University of Sheffield bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, depart from Stuart Road B station.
Pontefract to University of Sheffield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
The best way to get from Pontefract to University of Sheffield is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £6 - £23. Alternatively, you can line 140 bus and bus, which costs £10 - £21 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Pontefract, England and University of Sheffield, England?
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to University of Sheffield via Wakefield Kirkgate, Sheffield, Sheffield Stn - Hallam Uni To City, and University of Sheffield From City in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to University of Sheffield via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Sheffield Interchange/E2, Pond Street/FS4, and Glossop Road/Clarkson Street in around 3h 6m.
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- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield Kirkgate
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–6
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–17
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Barnsley to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–10
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £4–10
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £4–6
- 1st Class
- £7–10
Train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A12
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Arriva Yorkshire
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01685 873622
- wayne@globecoaches.entadsl.com
- Website
- globeholidays.co.uk
Bus from Barnsley Interchange/A3 to Rotherham Interchange/B5
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.globeholidays.co.uk/Bus-Services
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Rotherham Interchange/B8 to Bolsover Street/Brook Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-yorkshire
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- £110–140
Ponty Cars
- Phone
- +44 1977 699 121
Action Cars
- Phone
- +44 1977 600 700
- Website
- actioncarstaxis.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pontefract to University of Sheffield bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.
Pontefract to University of Sheffield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to University of Sheffield is 27 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Pontefract to University of Sheffield.
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