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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Pontefract is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 42 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Pontefract is to train which takes 38 min and costs £6 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Interchange/E3 and arriving at Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Pontefract?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sheffield and arriving at Pontefract Baghill. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.

How far is it from Sheffield to Pontefract?

The distance between Sheffield and Pontefract is 25 miles. The road distance is 26.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs £6 - £20.

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

The train from Sheffield to Pontefract Baghill takes 38 min including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Pontefract bus from?

Sheffield to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E3 station.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Pontefract train from?

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

Train or bus from Sheffield to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Pontefract is to train which takes 38 min and costs £6 - £20. Alternatively, you can bus and line 141 bus, which costs £8 - £13 and takes 2h 2m.

Where does the Sheffield to Pontefract bus arrive?

Sheffield to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Sheffield to Pontefract train arrive?

Sheffield to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Pontefract Baghill station.

Can I drive from Sheffield to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Pontefract is 27 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Sheffield to Pontefract.

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

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Sheffield to Pontefract - 6 ways to travel via train, line 28 bus, car

There are 6 ways to get from Sheffield to Pontefract by train, bus, car, or taxi

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Pontefract BaghillSheffield - York
38 min
£6–20
Train, line 28 bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to BarnsleySheffield - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens A28 / ...
2h 2m
£6–14
Drive 26.4 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Pontefract26.4 mi
42 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sheffield to Pontefract26.4 mi
42 min
£110–140
Train via Wakefield Westgate
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield WestgatePlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Pontefract TanshelfLeeds - Knottingley
1h 29m
£9–24
Bus, line 141 bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E3 to Leeds City Bus StationUkn02
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road A141 / ...
2h 2m
£8–12

Sheffield to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 25 mi
Duration: 38 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 £6–20 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E3 to Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station in around 2h 2m.

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