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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Wakefield is to line 148 bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 33 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Wakefield is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £22 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Wakefield?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Valley Gardens B and arriving at Kirkgate H. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Wakefield?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Wakefield Kirkgate. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Pontefract to Wakefield?

The distance between Pontefract and Wakefield is 8 miles. The road distance is 9.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 19 min and costs £2 - £5.

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

The train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield Kirkgate takes 19 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Wakefield bus from?

Pontefract to Wakefield bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, depart from Valley Gardens B station.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Wakefield train from?

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

Train or bus from Pontefract to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Wakefield is to train which takes 19 min and costs £2 - £5. Alternatively, you can line 148 bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 33 min.

Where does the Pontefract to Wakefield bus arrive?

Pontefract to Wakefield bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, arrive at Kirkgate H station.

Where does the Pontefract to Wakefield train arrive?

Pontefract to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Wakefield is 9 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Pontefract to Wakefield.

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

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 2004+ hotels available in Wakefield.

Pontefract to Wakefield - 4 ways to travel via train, line 148 bus, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield KirkgateKnottingley - Leeds / ...
19 min
£2–5
Line 148 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Kirkgate H149 / ...
33 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontefract to Wakefield9.2 mi
18 min
£22–27
Drive 9.2 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Wakefield9.2 mi
18 min
£3–4

Pontefract to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 7.9 mi
Duration: 19 min

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield Kirkgate hourly. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, Arriva Yorkshire operates a bus from Valley Gardens B to Kirkgate H every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 33 min.

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