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

The cheapest way to get from Stainforth to Pontefract is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 33 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Stainforth to Pontefract is to taxi which takes 33 min and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Stainforth and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Stainforth to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Church Road/Junction Road and arriving at Valley Gardens A via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A12 and Barnsley Interchange/A12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Stainforth and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Stainforth to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Hatfield & Stainforth and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Doncaster and Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Stainforth to Pontefract?

The distance between Stainforth and Pontefract is 36 miles. The road distance is 17.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stainforth to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £7 - £23.

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

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Stainforth to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stainforth to Pontefract bus from?

Stainforth to Pontefract bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A12 station.

Where do I catch the Stainforth to Pontefract train from?

Stainforth to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hatfield & Stainforth station.

Train or bus from Stainforth to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Stainforth to Pontefract is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £7 - £23. Alternatively, you can line 387 bus and line 249 bus, which costs and takes 2h 49m.

Where does the Stainforth to Pontefract bus arrive?

Stainforth to Pontefract bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Barnsley Interchange/A20 station.

Where does the Stainforth to Pontefract train arrive?

Stainforth to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Stainforth to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Stainforth to Pontefract is 18 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Stainforth to Pontefract.

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

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Stainforth to Pontefract - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 384 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hatfield & Stainforth to Doncastertrain
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Wakefield Westgatetrain
3. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Pontefract Tanshelftrain
1h 48m
£7–23
Drive 17.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stainforth to Pontefractcar 17.6 mi
33 min
£5–7
Line 384 bus, train, line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from Church Road/Junction Road to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus 384
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Fitzwilliamtrain
3. Take the bus from Fitzwilliam Station to Valley Gardens Abus 28 / ...
2h 17m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Stainforth to Pontefracttaxi 17.6 mi
33 min
£35–50
Line 387 bus, line 249 bus
1. Take the bus from East Lane/Coronation Road to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus 387 / ...
2. Take the bus from South Elmsall Bus Station to Valley Gardens Abus 249 / ...
2h 49m
Line 219 bus, line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A12 to Barnsley Interchange/A20bus 219 / ...
2. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens Abus 28 / ...
4h 3m
£7–10

Stainforth to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 35.4 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Stainforth, Doncaster, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a train from Hatfield & Stainforth to Pontefract Tanshelf via Doncaster and Wakefield Westgate in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Lane/Coronation Road to Valley Gardens A via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2, Doncaster, South Elmsall, and South Elmsall Bus Station in around 2h 49m.

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