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

The cheapest way to get from Telford to Pontefract is to bus and line 141 bus which costs £20 - £50 and takes 6h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Telford to Pontefract is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Telford and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Telford station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Stuart Road A via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Telford and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Telford to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Telford Central and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Birmingham New Street and Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Telford to Pontefract?

The distance between Telford and Pontefract is 141 miles. The road distance is 117 miles.

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

The best way to get from Telford to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Telford to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Telford to Pontefract bus from?

Telford to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Telford to Pontefract train from?

Telford to Pontefract train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Telford Central station.

Train or bus from Telford to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Telford to Pontefract is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 141 bus, which costs £20 - £50 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Telford to Pontefract bus arrive?

Telford to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Telford to Pontefract train arrive?

Telford to Pontefract train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Telford to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Telford to Pontefract is 117 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Telford to Pontefract.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Telford Central to Birmingham New StreetAberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield WestgatePlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 7m
£37–106
Bus, line 141 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road A141 / ...
6h 34m
£20–50
Drive 116.3 mi
1. Drive from Telford to Pontefract116.3 mi
1h 58m
£29–41
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Telford Central to Manchester PiccadillyBirmingham International - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield KirkgateManchester Piccadilly - York / ...
5h 6m
£35–92

Telford to Pontefract by train

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4h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 139.8 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a train from Telford Central to Pontefract Tanshelf via Birmingham New Street and Wakefield Westgate in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Stuart Road A via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 34m.

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