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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Pontefract is to bus and line 141 bus which costs £26 - £55 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Pontefract is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Stuart Road A via St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Pontefract Monkhill via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Pontefract?

The distance between Cambridge and Pontefract is 142 miles. The road distance is 132.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £50 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Cambridge to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Pontefract bus from?

Cambridge to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Pontefract train from?

Cambridge to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Pontefract is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £50 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 141 bus, which costs £26 - £55 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Cambridge to Pontefract bus arrive?

Cambridge to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Pontefract train arrive?

Cambridge to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Pontefract is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Cambridge to Pontefract.

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

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Cambridge to Pontefract - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 141 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Pontefract Monkhilltrain London Kings Cross - Bradford Interchange
2h 58m
£51–79
Bus, line 141 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Leicester to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus 141 / ...
6h 29m
£26–55
Drive 131.8 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Pontefractcar 131.8 mi
2h 17m
£33–47
Train via Wakefield Westgate
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Wakefield Westgatetrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
3h 42m
£58–91
Train, line 28 bus
1. Take the train from Ely to Sheffieldtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens Abus 28 / ...
6h 32m
£75–126

Cambridge to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 140.9 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Pontefract Monkhill via Peterborough in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Stuart Road A via St Margaret's Bus Station, M&S, Leicester, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 29m.

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