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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Pontefract is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 10h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Pontefract is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Stuart Road A via London Heathrow Airport, Leicester and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via King's Cross and Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Brighton to Pontefract?

The distance between Brighton and Pontefract is 239 miles. The road distance is 231 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Brighton to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Pontefract bus from?

Brighton to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Pontefract train from?

Brighton to Pontefract train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train, bus or fly from Brighton to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Brighton to Pontefract is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 10h 8m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £190 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Brighton to Pontefract bus arrive?

Brighton to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Brighton to Pontefract train arrive?

Brighton to Pontefract train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Pontefract is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Brighton to Pontefract.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

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Brighton to Pontefract - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
4h 45m
£90–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leicesterbus
3. Take the bus from Leicester to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
10h 8m
£34–70
Drive 229.6 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Pontefractcar 229.6 mi
4h 29m
£57–82
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane LGW - LBA
7h 20m
£76–184
Train, line 28 bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A11 to Valley Gardens Abus 28 / ...
6h 50m
£117–198
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
7h 3m
£114–354
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
7h 10m
£121–281

Brighton to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 237.5 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Pontefract Tanshelf via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Wakefield Westgate in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Stuart Road A via London Heathrow Airport, Leicester, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 10h 8m.

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