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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Pontefract bus Station is to line 149 bus via Kirkgate E which costs £2 - £3 and takes 40 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Pontefract bus Station is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £23 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Pontefract bus Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kirkgate A and arriving at Pontefract Bus Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Pontefract bus Station?

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 16 min.

How far is it from Wakefield to Pontefract bus Station?

The distance between Wakefield and Pontefract bus Station is 9 miles. The road distance is 10 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Pontefract bus Station without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs £4 - £6.

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

The train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Pontefract Tanshelf takes 16 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Pontefract bus Station bus from?

Wakefield to Pontefract bus Station bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, depart from Kirkgate A station.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Pontefract bus Station train from?

Wakefield to Pontefract bus Station train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Train or bus from Wakefield to Pontefract bus Station?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Pontefract bus Station is to train which takes 27 min and costs £4 - £6. Alternatively, you can line 149 bus, which costs £2 - £3 and takes 35 min.

Where does the Wakefield to Pontefract bus Station bus arrive?

Wakefield to Pontefract bus Station bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, arrive at Pontefract Bus Station.

Where does the Wakefield to Pontefract bus Station train arrive?

Wakefield to Pontefract bus Station train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Pontefract bus Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Pontefract bus Station is 10 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Wakefield to Pontefract bus Station.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontefract bus Station?

There are 1544+ hotels available in Pontefract bus Station.

Wakefield to Pontefract bus Station - 5 ways to travel via train

There are 5 ways to get from Wakefield to Pontefract bus Station by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Pontefract TanshelfLeeds - Knottingley
27 min
£4–6
Line 149 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kirkgate A to Pontefract Bus Station149 / ...
35 min
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Wakefield to Pontefract bus Station9.9 mi
17 min
£23–28
Drive 9.9 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Pontefract bus Station9.9 mi
17 min
£3–4
Line 149 bus via Kirkgate E
1. Take the bus from Kirkgate E to Hospital A149 / ...
40 min
£2–3

Wakefield to Pontefract bus Station by train and foot

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Distance: 8.5 mi
Duration: 27 min

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Pontefract Tanshelf hourly. Tickets cost £4–6 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, Arriva Yorkshire operates a bus from Kirkgate A to Pontefract Bus Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 35 min.

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