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

The cheapest way to get from Ripon to Pontefract is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 43 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ripon to Pontefract is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Ripon and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Ripon to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Borrage Bridge and arriving at Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Ripon to Pontefract?

The distance between Ripon and Pontefract is 48 miles. The road distance is 37.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ripon to Pontefract without a car is to line 36 bus and train which takes 2h 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Ripon to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ripon to Pontefract bus from?

Ripon to Pontefract bus services, operated by Transdev Harrogate, depart from Borrage Bridge station.

Where does the Ripon to Pontefract bus arrive?

Ripon to Pontefract bus services, operated by Transdev Harrogate, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Can I drive from Ripon to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Ripon to Pontefract is 38 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Ripon to Pontefract.

Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1528+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Ripon to Pontefract - 4 ways to travel via train, line 36 bus, and bus

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

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Line 36 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Borrage Bridge to Hgte Bus Stn Stand 636
2. Take the train from Harrogate to Leeds
3. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelf
2h 44m
Drive 37.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ripon to Pontefract37.5 mi
43 min
£10–14
Bus, line 141 bus
1. Take the bus from Borrage Bridge to Leeds Bus Station Entrance36
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road A141 / ...
2h 50m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ripon to Pontefract37.5 mi
43 min
£75–95

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 47.6 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Borrage Bridge to Stuart Road A via Leeds Bus Station Entrance and Leeds City Bus Station in around 2h 50m.

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