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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Pontefract is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Pontefract is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £22 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Pontefract?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wakefield Bus Station station and arriving at Valley Gardens A. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Pontefract?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wakefield Kirkgate and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Wakefield to Pontefract?

The distance between Wakefield and Pontefract is 8 miles. The road distance is 9.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs .

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

The train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Pontefract Tanshelf takes 17 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Pontefract bus from?

Wakefield to Pontefract bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, depart from Wakefield Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Pontefract train from?

Wakefield to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Rail, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Train or bus from Wakefield to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Pontefract is to train which takes 17 min and costs . Alternatively, you can line 149 bus, which costs and takes 37 min.

Where does the Wakefield to Pontefract bus arrive?

Wakefield to Pontefract bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, arrive at Valley Gardens A station.

Where does the Wakefield to Pontefract train arrive?

Wakefield to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Rail, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Pontefract is 9 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Wakefield to Pontefract.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 787+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Wakefield to Pontefract - 4 ways to travel via train, line 149 bus, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Pontefract Tanshelftrain Leeds - Knottingley
17 min
Drive 9.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wakefield to Pontefractcar 9.3 mi
18 min
£3–4
Line 149 bus
1. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Valley Gardens Abus 149 / ...
37 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Wakefield to Pontefracttaxi 9.3 mi
18 min
£22–27

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 7.9 mi
Duration: 17 min

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

Northern Rail operates a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Pontefract Tanshelf hourly, and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, Arriva Yorkshire operates a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Valley Gardens A every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 37 min.

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