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

The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Pontefract is to bus and line 141 bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitby to Pontefract is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £18 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Whitby and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitby to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Bus Stn Stand 4 and arriving at Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Whitby and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Whitby and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Darlington and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Whitby to Pontefract?

The distance between Whitby and Pontefract is 102 miles. The road distance is 72.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitby to Pontefract without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 20m and costs £26 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Whitby to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Pontefract bus from?

Whitby to Pontefract bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Bus Stn Stand 4 station.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Pontefract train from?

Whitby to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.

Train or bus from Whitby to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Whitby to Pontefract is to bus and line 141 bus which takes 4h 58m and costs £4 - £6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Whitby to Pontefract bus arrive?

Whitby to Pontefract bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the Whitby to Pontefract train arrive?

Whitby to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Whitby to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitby to Pontefract is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Whitby to Pontefract.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Whitby to Pontefract?

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Bus Station Stand 2bus 840
2. Take the train from Malton to Leedstrain Scarborough - Manchester Victoria / ...
4h 20m
£26–46
Bus, line 141 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 840
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus 141 / ...
4h 58m
£4–6
Drive 72.3 mi
1. Drive from Whitby to Pontefractcar 72.3 mi
1h 33m
£18–26
Train
1. Take the train from Whitby to Darlingtontrain Whitby - Darlington
2. Take the train from Darlington to Leedstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 38m
£50–98

Whitby to Pontefract by bus and train

78Weekly Services

4h 20mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 101.2 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Whitby, North Yorkshire, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Stuart Road A via Leeds Bus Station Entrance and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Whitby to Pontefract Tanshelf via Darlington and Leeds in around 4h 38m.

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