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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Windermere is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Windermere is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Thwaite Lane via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Windermere via Wakefield Kirkgate, Manchester Piccadilly and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Windermere?

The distance between Pontefract and Windermere is 129 miles. The road distance is 92.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Windermere without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 4h 58m and costs £45 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Pontefract to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Windermere bus from?

Pontefract to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Windermere train from?

Pontefract to Windermere train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Train or bus from Pontefract to Windermere?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Windermere is to train via Manchester which takes 4h 58m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 8h 48m.

Where does the Pontefract to Windermere bus arrive?

Pontefract to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Pontefract to Windermere train arrive?

Pontefract to Windermere train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Windermere is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Pontefract to Windermere.

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

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Pontefract to Windermere - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 555 bus

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

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Train via Manchester
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 58m
£45–88
Drive 92.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontefract to Windermerecar 92.2 mi
1h 58m
£23–33
Bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 171 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
8h 48m
£29–66
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Lancastertrain Leeds - Morecambe / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere / ...
5h 20m
£44–84

Pontefract to Windermere by train

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Distance: 128.1 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Windermere via Wakefield Kirkgate, Manchester Piccadilly, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Thwaite Lane via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 48m.

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