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

The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Pontefract is to train which costs £13 - £17 and takes 3h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wigan to Pontefract is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Wigan and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Wigan station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station and arriving at Stuart Road A via Market Street, Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Wigan and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Wigan Wallgate and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Manchester Victoria and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Wigan to Pontefract?

The distance between Wigan and Pontefract is 79 miles. The road distance is 65.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wigan to Pontefract without a car is to train via Manchester Victoria which takes 3h and costs £13 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Wigan to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wigan to Pontefract bus from?

Wigan to Pontefract bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Market Street station.

Where do I catch the Wigan to Pontefract train from?

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

Train or bus from Wigan to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Wigan to Pontefract is to train via Manchester Victoria which takes 3h and costs £13 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 141 bus, which costs and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Wigan to Pontefract bus arrive?

Wigan to Pontefract bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at St Peter's Square station.

Where does the Wigan to Pontefract train arrive?

Wigan to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.

Can I drive from Wigan to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Pontefract is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Wigan to Pontefract.

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

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Wigan to Pontefract - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 141 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Wigan to Pontefract by train, bus, or car

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Train via Manchester Victoria
best
1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelftrain
3h
£13–44
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Leedstrain Wigan Wallgate - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelftrain Leeds - Knottingley
3h 34m
£12–48
Bus, line 141 bus
1. Take the bus from Market Street to St Peter's Squarebus V2
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus 141 / ...
4h 31m
Drive 65.5 mi
1. Drive from Wigan to Pontefractcar 65.5 mi
1h 10m
£16–24
Train
1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Dewsburytrain Wigan Wallgate - Leeds
3h 18m
£13–16

Wigan to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 78.4 mi
Duration: 3h

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

You can take a train from Wigan Wallgate to Pontefract Tanshelf via Manchester Victoria and Leeds in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Stuart Road A via Bag Lane, Market Street, St Peter's Square, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 31m.

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