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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Pontefract is to bus and line 141 bus which costs £8 - £22 and takes 3h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Pontefract is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Newcastle and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Pontefract?

The distance between Sunderland and Pontefract is 103 miles. The road distance is 93.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Pontefract without a car is to bus and line 141 bus which takes 3h 7m and costs £8 - £22.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Sunderland to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Pontefract bus from?

Sunderland to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Pontefract train from?

Sunderland to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Pontefract is to bus and line 141 bus which takes 3h 7m and costs £8 - £22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £18 - £95 and takes 3h 34m.

Where does the Sunderland to Pontefract bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sunderland to Pontefract train arrive?

Sunderland to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Pontefract is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Sunderland to Pontefract.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

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

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

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Bus, line 141 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Leeds City Bus StationUk073 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road A141 / ...
3h 7m
£8–22
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to LeedsNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract TanshelfLeeds - Knottingley
3h 34m
£19–92
Drive 92.7 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Pontefract92.7 mi
1h 38m
£24–34
Bus, line 141 bus via Sunderland Interchange
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station172 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road A141 / ...
3h 17m
£8–29

Sunderland to Pontefract by bus

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Distance: 102.9 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Sunderland to Pontefract Tanshelf via Central Station, Newcastle, and Leeds in around 3h 34m.

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