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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Pontefract is to bus and line 141 bus which costs £17 - £40 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Pontefract is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Stuart Road A via Park and Ride, Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Lancaster and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Windermere to Pontefract?

The distance between Windermere and Pontefract is 130 miles. The road distance is 92.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Pontefract without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 4h 34m and costs £35 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Windermere to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Pontefract bus from?

Windermere to Pontefract bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Bus Rail Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Pontefract train from?

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

Train or bus from Windermere to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Windermere to Pontefract is to train via Manchester which takes 4h 34m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 141 bus, which costs £17 - £40 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the Windermere to Pontefract bus arrive?

Windermere to Pontefract bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Park and Ride station.

Where does the Windermere to Pontefract train arrive?

Windermere to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lancaster station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Pontefract is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Windermere to Pontefract.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

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

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

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Train via Manchester
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester PiccadillyEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield KirkgateManchester Piccadilly - York / ...
4h 34m
£35–92
Bus, line 141 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Park and RideX8
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Station181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station170 / ...
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road A141 / ...
6h 7m
£17–35
Drive 91.9 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Pontefract91.9 mi
1h 56m
£23–34
Train
1. Take the train from Windermere to LancasterWindermere - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to LeedsMorecambe - Leeds / ...
4h 51m
£27–73

Windermere to Pontefract by train and bus

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4h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 129.4 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Valley Gardens A via Oxenholme Lake District, Manchester Piccadilly, Wakefield Kirkgate, and Kirkgate A in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Stuart Road A via Park and Ride, Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 7m.

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