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

The cheapest way to get from Skipton to Pontefract is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 53 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Skipton to Pontefract is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Skipton and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Skipton to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Stuart Road A via Ilkley Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Skipton and Pontefract?

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

How far is it from Skipton to Pontefract?

The distance between Skipton and Pontefract is 45 miles. The road distance is 40.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Skipton to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £6 - £21.

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

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

Where do I catch the Skipton to Pontefract bus from?

Skipton to Pontefract bus services, operated by First Leeds, depart from Ilkley Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Skipton to Pontefract train from?

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

Train or bus from Skipton to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Skipton to Pontefract is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £6 - £21. Alternatively, you can bus and line 141 bus, which costs and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the Skipton to Pontefract bus arrive?

Skipton to Pontefract bus services, operated by First Leeds, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Skipton to Pontefract train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Skipton to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Skipton to Pontefract is 40 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Skipton to Pontefract.

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

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Skipton to Pontefract - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 141 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Skipton to LeedsSkipton - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract TanshelfLeeds - Knottingley
2h 2m
£7–20
Bus, line 141 bus
1. Take the bus from Ilkley Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationX84
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road A141 / ...
3h 22m
Drive 40 mi
1. Drive from Skipton to Pontefract40 mi
53 min
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Skipton to Pontefract40 mi
53 min
£80–100

Skipton to Pontefract by train

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2h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 44.5 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

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

You can take a train from Skipton to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Stuart Road A via Ilkley Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 22m.

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