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There are 8 ways to get from Dorchester to Pontefract by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
    6h 26m
    £120–225

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Trinity Street to Bus Stationbus bus Cr5
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    11h 3m
    £32–53

  3. Bus via London

    1. Take the bus from South Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31 / ...
    10h 34m
    £50–104

  4. Drive 245.4 mi

    1. Drive from Dorchester to Pontefractcar car 245.4 mi
    4h 48m
    £60–86

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

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain 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
    6h 28m
    £115–244

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Weymouth - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Wakefield Westgatetrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 5m
    £137–220

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

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain train
    7h 12m
    £149–354

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain train
    8h 25m
    £108–248

Dorchester to Pontefract by train, foot, and bus

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Dorchester, Dorset, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a train from Dorchester South to Pontefract Tanshelf via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Wakefield Westgate in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Station to Stuart Road A via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 10h 34m.

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