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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Pontefract is to bus via Bus Station which costs £26 - £60 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Pontefract is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Stirling and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Stirling station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Stuart Road A via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Stirling and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Stirling and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Edinburgh Waverley and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Stirling to Pontefract?

The distance between Stirling and Pontefract is 266 miles. The road distance is 238.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stirling to Pontefract without a car is to train via York which takes 4h 48m and costs £35 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Stirling to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Pontefract bus from?

Stirling to Pontefract bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Pontefract train from?

Stirling to Pontefract train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.

Train or bus from Stirling to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Stirling to Pontefract is to train via York which takes 4h 48m and costs £35 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £75 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Stirling to Pontefract bus arrive?

Stirling to Pontefract bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Stirling to Pontefract train arrive?

Stirling to Pontefract train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Stirling to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Pontefract is 238 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Stirling to Pontefract.

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

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Stirling to Pontefract - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Stirling to Pontefract by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh WaverleyDunblane - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to YorkEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 48m
£35–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station909 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station183 / ...
8h 34m
£27–71
Drive 237 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Pontefract237 mi
3h 59m
£59–85
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Park
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)EDI - LBA
7h 7m
£85–191
Train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh WaverleyDunblane - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to LeedsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 56m
£31–169
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station909 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUk010 / ...
8h 34m
£27–56
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)GLA - LBA
7h 10m
£69–150

Stirling to Pontefract by train and bus

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Distance: 264.5 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Stirling, Scotland and Pontefract, England?

You can take a train from Stirling to Stuart Road A via Edinburgh Waverley, York, Castleford, and Castleford Bus Station in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Stuart Road A via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 34m.

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