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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Pontefract is to bus and line 28 bus which costs £16 - £29 and takes 3h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Pontefract is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Jennens Road and arriving at Valley Gardens A via Barnsley Interchange/A11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Pontefract?

The distance between Birmingham and Pontefract is 114 miles. The road distance is 102.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Pontefract without a car is to train and line 149 bus which takes 2h 35m and costs £50 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Birmingham to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Pontefract bus from?

Birmingham to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Birmingham to Pontefract bus arrive?

Birmingham to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Pontefract is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Birmingham to Pontefract.

Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1713+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Birmingham to Pontefract - 4 ways to travel via train, line 149 bus, and bus

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

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Train, line 149 bus
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Valley Gardens Abus 149 / ...
2h 35m
£53–74
Bus, line 28 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A11 to Valley Gardens Abus 28 / ...
3h 51m
£16–28
Drive 101.9 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Pontefractcar 101.9 mi
1h 52m
£26–37
Bus, line 141 bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus 141 / ...
4h 17m
£22–53

Birmingham to Pontefract by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 113.1 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Valley Gardens A via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Meadowhall, Barnsley, and Barnsley Interchange/A11 in around 3h 51m.

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