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

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Pontefract is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Pontefract is to fly and train which takes 5h 37m and costs £90 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Pontefract Baghill via Edinburgh Waverley and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Pontefract?

The distance between Aberdeen and Pontefract is 354 miles. The road distance is 321.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Pontefract without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 31m and costs £120 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Aberdeen to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Pontefract bus from?

Aberdeen to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Pontefract train from?

Aberdeen to Pontefract train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.

Train, bus or fly from Aberdeen to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Pontefract is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 31m and costs £120 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 2m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £240 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Pontefract bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Pontefract train arrive?

Aberdeen to Pontefract train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Aberdeen to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Pontefract is 321 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Aberdeen to Pontefract.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

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Aberdeen to Pontefract - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
6h 31m
£120–276
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
11h 1m
£36–117
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11
9h 2m
£37–61
Drive 319.3 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Pontefractcar 319.3 mi
5h 57m
£78–112
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane ABZ - LBA
7h 16m
£97–231
Train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Leedstrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
7h 5m
£200–282
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
5h 37m
£94–235
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain
6h 29m
£130–301
Fly Aberdeen Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ABZ - LHR
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain
7h 10m
£148–494
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
7h 54m
£134–318

Aberdeen to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 351.5 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Pontefract, England?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Pontefract Baghill via Edinburgh Waverley and York in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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