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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to York is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 37 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to York is to drive which takes 37 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and York?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to York. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Blossom Street via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and York?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pontefract Baghill and arriving at York. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.

How far is it from Pontefract to York?

The distance between Pontefract and York is 21 miles. The road distance is 25.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to York without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs £5 - £14.

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

The train from Pontefract Baghill to York takes 41 min including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to York bus from?

Pontefract to York bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, depart from Stuart Road B station.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to York train from?

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

Train or bus from Pontefract to York?

The best way to get from Pontefract to York is to train which takes 41 min and costs £5 - £14. Alternatively, you can line 140 bus and line 843 bus, which costs and takes 2h 37m.

Where does the Pontefract to York bus arrive?

Pontefract to York bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Pontefract to York train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pontefract to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to York is 25 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Pontefract to York.

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

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Where can I stay near York?

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Pontefract to York - 6 ways to travel via train, line 140 bus, and line 843 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Pontefract to York by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pontefract Baghill to YorkSheffield - York
41 min
£5–14
Line 140 bus, line 843 bus
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Station140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Blossom Street843 / ...
2h 37m
Drive 24.9 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to York24.9 mi
37 min
£7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontefract to York24.9 mi
37 min
£55–70
Train via Castleford
1. Take the train from Pontefract Monkhill to CastlefordKnottingley - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Castleford to YorkManchester Piccadilly - York / ...
1h 15m
£11–21
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Castleford Bus Station140 / ...
2. Take the train from Castleford to YorkManchester Piccadilly - York / ...
1h 29m
£9–19

Pontefract to York by train

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Distance: 21.1 mi
Duration: 41 min

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Pontefract Baghill to York 3 times a day. Tickets cost £5–14 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Blossom Street via Leeds City Bus Station in around 2h 37m.

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