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How to get fromBrighton to Pontefractby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Brighton to Pontefract by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
    4h 30m
    £88–140

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31 / ...
    9h 44m
    £38–76

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain train Brighton - London Victoria
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus Ukn14 / ...
    8h 15m
    £52–101

  4. Drive 229.6 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to Pontefractcar car 229.6 mi
    4h 29m
    £56–81

  5. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane LGW - LBA
    7h 14m
    £79–161

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    7h 3m
    £109–355

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    7h 10m
    £122–265

Brighton to Pontefract by train, foot, and bus

Calendar231Weekly Services
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Valley Gardens A via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, Wakefield Westgate, and Wakefield Bus Station in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and Jet2.com fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) once daily.

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