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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Pontefract is to bus and line 141 bus which costs £14 - £25 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Pontefract is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Pontefract?

The distance between Carlisle and Pontefract is 128 miles. The road distance is 129.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Pontefract without a car is to bus and line 141 bus which takes 3h 57m and costs £14 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Carlisle to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Pontefract bus from?

Carlisle to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Pontefract train from?

Carlisle to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Pontefract is to bus and line 141 bus which takes 3h 57m and costs £14 - £25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 4h 4m.

Where does the Carlisle to Pontefract bus arrive?

Carlisle to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Pontefract train arrive?

Carlisle to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Pontefract is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Carlisle to Pontefract.

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

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Carlisle to Pontefract - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 141 bus, and car

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

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Bus, line 141 bus
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1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus 141 / ...
3h 57m
£14–24
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
4h 4m
£52–94
Drive 128.4 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Pontefractcar 128.4 mi
2h 13m
£32–46
Bus, line 141 bus #2
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus 141 / ...
3h 57m
£14–24

Carlisle to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 127.7 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Carlisle to Leeds every 4 hours. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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