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Two ways to Travel from Wakefield to Pontefract

Composite routes from Wakefield to Pontefract

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16 min
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15 km.
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Transport providers

Train operators

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Pontefract
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.44–$7.59

Bus operators

Arriva Yorkshire

Phone:
+44 344 800 4411
Website:
arrivabus.co.uk/yorkshire/
Bus from Bus Station stand 17 to Valley
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.91–$4.05

Yorkshire Travel Group

Phone:
0113 246 4914
Email:
Website:
yorkshirebuses.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station stand 17 to Valley
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Pontefract is to bus which costs $2.50 - $3.48 and takes 37 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Pontefract is to train which takes 16 min and costs $4.67 - $6.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Pontefract?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station stand 17 station and arriving at Valley Gardens A. Services depart every 20 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 16 min.

How far is it from Wakefield to Pontefract?

The distance between Wakefield and Pontefract is 13 km. The road distance is 15.5 km.

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 16 min and costs $4.67 - $6.52 .

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

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 from?

Wakefield to Pontefract bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, depart from Bus Station stand 17.

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 16 min and costs $4.67 - $6.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2.50 - $3.48 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 16 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Wakefield to Pontefract.

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

Book your Wakefield to Pontefract train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1375+ hotels available in Pontefract. Prices start at $47.21 per night.
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