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How to get fromSheffield to Pontefractby train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Pontefract Baghilltrain train Sheffield - York
    42 min
    £10–18

  2. Bus, line 28 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Castle Street/CG22 to Barnsley Interchange/A1bus bus X17
    2. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens Abus bus 28 / ...
    2h 23m
    £6–9

  3. Train, line 28 bus

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Barnsleytrain train Sheffield - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens Abus bus 28 / ...
    2h 1m
    £9–16

  4. Drive 26.4 mi

    1. Drive from Sheffield to Pontefractcar car 26.4 mi
    42 min
    £7–10

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sheffield to Pontefracttaxi taxi 26.4 mi
    42 min
    £110–140

  6. Train, line 149 bus

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train Sheffield - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kirkgate A to Valley Gardens Abus bus 149 / ...
    1h 27m
    £11–22

  7. Train via Wakefield Westgate

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield Westgatetrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Pontefract Tanshelftrain train Leeds - Knottingley
    1h 30m
    £14–28

Sheffield to Pontefract by train

Calendar20Weekly Trains
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 25 mi
  • Duration: 42 min

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Sheffield to Pontefract Baghill 3 times a day. Tickets cost £10–18 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castle Street/CG22 to Valley Gardens A via Barnsley Interchange/A12 in around 2h 23m.

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