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

The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Pontefract is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 45 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochdale to Pontefract is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Rochdale and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochdale to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Rochdale Interchange and arriving at Stuart Road A via Shudehill Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Rochdale and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Rochdale and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Rochdale to Pontefract?

The distance between Rochdale and Pontefract is 59 miles. The road distance is 42.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochdale to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs £10 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Rochdale to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochdale to Pontefract bus from?

Rochdale to Pontefract bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Rochdale Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Rochdale to Pontefract train from?

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

Train or bus from Rochdale to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Rochdale to Pontefract is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs £10 - £25. Alternatively, you can line 17 bus and bus and line 141 bus, which costs and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Rochdale to Pontefract bus arrive?

Rochdale to Pontefract bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Rochdale to Pontefract train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rochdale to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochdale to Pontefract is 43 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Rochdale to Pontefract.

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

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Rochdale to Pontefract - 5 ways to travel via train, line 17 bus, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Rochdale to Pontefract by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rochdale to LeedsWigan Wallgate - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract TanshelfLeeds - Knottingley
2h 32m
£10–24
Line 17 bus, bus, line 141 bus
1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shudehill Interchange17 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road A141 / ...
4h 20m
Drive 42.5 mi
1. Drive from Rochdale to Pontefract42.5 mi
45 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rochdale to Pontefract42.5 mi
45 min
£90–110
Line 590 bus, line 508 bus, line 141 bus
1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Halifax Bus Station590
2. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Victoria C508
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road A141 / ...
4h 33m

Rochdale to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 58.3 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

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

You can take a train from Rochdale to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Stuart Road A via Shudehill Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 20m.

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