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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Pontefract is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Pontefract is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Stuart Road A via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Lake and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Paddington, King's Cross and Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Reading to Pontefract?

The distance between Reading and Pontefract is 224 miles. The road distance is 182.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £45 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Reading to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Pontefract bus from?

Reading to Pontefract bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Pontefract train from?

Reading to Pontefract train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Reading to Pontefract is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £45 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Reading to Pontefract bus arrive?

Reading to Pontefract bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Pontefract train arrive?

Reading to Pontefract train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Pontefract is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Reading to Pontefract.

Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1531+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Reading to Pontefract - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 28 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London PaddingtonDidcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield WestgateLondon Kings Cross - Bradford Forster Square / ...
4h 23m
£48–147
Drive 181.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Pontefract181.6 mi
3h 13m
£46–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Lake
3. Take the bus from Lake to Leeds City Bus Station
7h 18m
£47–93
Train, line 28 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to SheffieldReading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens A28 / ...
4h 56m
£58–150

Reading to Pontefract by train and subway

110Weekly Services

4h 23mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 222.4 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Pontefract Tanshelf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Wakefield Westgate in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Stuart Road A via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Lake, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 18m.

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