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

The cheapest way to get from Selby to Pontefract is to line 476 bus which costs £3 - £5 and takes 1h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Selby to Pontefract is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Selby and Pontefract?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Audus Street and arriving at Pontefract Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Selby and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Selby to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Selby and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Selby to Pontefract?

The distance between Selby and Pontefract is 21 miles. The road distance is 15.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Selby to Pontefract without a car is to line 476 bus which takes 1h 12m and costs £3 - £5.

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

The line 476 bus from Audus Street to Pontefract Bus Station takes 1h 12m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Selby to Pontefract bus from?

Selby to Pontefract bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, depart from Audus Street station.

Where do I catch the Selby to Pontefract train from?

Selby to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Selby station.

Train or bus from Selby to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Selby to Pontefract is to line 476 bus which takes 1h 12m and costs £3 - £5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £6 - £16 and takes 1h 40m.

Where does the Selby to Pontefract bus arrive?

Selby to Pontefract bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, arrive at Pontefract Bus Station.

Where does the Selby to Pontefract train arrive?

Selby to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Selby to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Selby to Pontefract is 16 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Selby to Pontefract.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1576+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Selby to Pontefract - 4 ways to travel via train, line 476 bus, taxi, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 476 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Audus Street to Pontefract Bus Station476
1h 12m
£3–5
Train
1. Take the train from Selby to LeedsHull - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract TanshelfLeeds - Knottingley
1h 40m
£6–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Selby to Pontefract15.6 mi
21 min
£35–45
Drive 15.6 mi
1. Drive from Selby to Pontefract15.6 mi
21 min
£4–6

Selby to Pontefract by bus

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Distance: 21.2 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

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

Arriva Yorkshire operates a bus from Audus Street to Pontefract Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Selby to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 1h 40m.

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