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

The cheapest way to get from Altofts to Pontefract is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 9 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Altofts to Pontefract is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs £16 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Altofts and Pontefract?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Church Road and arriving at Pontefract Bus Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Altofts and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Altofts to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Normanton and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Wakefield Kirkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from Altofts to Pontefract?

The distance between Altofts and Pontefract is 11 miles. The road distance is 6.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Altofts to Pontefract without a car is to line 147 bus which takes 50 min and costs £1 - £3.

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

The line 147 bus from Church Road to Pontefract Bus Station takes 50 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Altofts to Pontefract bus from?

Altofts to Pontefract bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Church Road station.

Where do I catch the Altofts to Pontefract train from?

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

Train or bus from Altofts to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Altofts to Pontefract is to line 147 bus which takes 50 min and costs £1 - £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £4 - £9 and takes 1h 7m.

Where does the Altofts to Pontefract bus arrive?

Altofts to Pontefract bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Pontefract Bus Station.

Where does the Altofts to Pontefract train arrive?

Altofts to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Can I drive from Altofts to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Altofts to Pontefract is 6 miles. It takes approximately 9 min to drive from Altofts to Pontefract.

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

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Altofts to Pontefract - 4 ways to travel via train, line 147 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Line 147 bus
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1. Take the bus from Church Road to Pontefract Bus Stationbus 147 / ...
50 min
£1–3
Train
1. Take the train from Normanton to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Leeds - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Pontefract Tanshelftrain Leeds - Knottingley
1h 7m
£4–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Altofts to Pontefracttaxi 6.3 mi
9 min
£16–19
Drive 6.3 mi
1. Drive from Altofts to Pontefractcar 6.3 mi
9 min
£2–3

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Distance: 11.4 mi
Duration: 50 min

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

Arriva UK operates a bus from Church Road to Pontefract Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Normanton to Pontefract Tanshelf via Wakefield Kirkgate in around 1h 7m.

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