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

The cheapest way to get from Buxton to Pontefract is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Buxton to Pontefract is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Buxton and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Buxton to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Terrace Road and arriving at Stuart Road A via Manchester Airport The Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Buxton to Pontefract?

The distance between Buxton and Pontefract is 73 miles. The road distance is 50.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Buxton to Pontefract without a car is to train and line 149 bus which takes 3h 26m and costs £23 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Buxton to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Buxton to Pontefract bus from?

Buxton to Pontefract bus services, operated by High Peak, depart from Terrace Road station.

Where does the Buxton to Pontefract bus arrive?

Buxton to Pontefract bus services, operated by High Peak, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

Can I drive from Buxton to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Buxton to Pontefract is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Buxton to Pontefract.

Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1691+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Buxton to Pontefract - 5 ways to travel via train, line 149 bus, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Buxton to Pontefract by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 149 bus
best
1. Take the train from Buxton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
3. Take the bus from Kirkgate A to Valley Gardens Abus 149 / ...
3h 26m
£24–44
Drive 50.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Buxton to Pontefractcar 50.1 mi
1h 16m
£13–18
Bus, line 141 bus
1. Take the bus from Terrace Road to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 199
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus 141 / ...
5h 14m
£17–34
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Buxton to Pontefracttaxi 50.1 mi
1h 16m
£100–130
Bus, line 2 bus, line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from Square to Sheffield Interchange/D3bus 218
2. Take the bus from Arundel Gate/AG4 to Barnsley Interchange/A1bus 2
3. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A11 to Valley Gardens Abus 28 / ...
5h 18m

Buxton to Pontefract by train and bus

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3h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 72.7 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Buxton, Derbyshire, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a bus from Terrace Road to Stuart Road A via Manchester Airport The Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 14m.

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