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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Pontefract is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Pontefract is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B and arriving at Stuart Road A via Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Durham to Pontefract?

The distance between Durham and Pontefract is 110 miles. The road distance is 85 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Durham to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Pontefract bus from?

Durham to Pontefract bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Pontefract train from?

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

Train or bus from Durham to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Durham to Pontefract is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can line 20 bus and bus and line 141 bus, which costs and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Durham to Pontefract bus arrive?

Durham to Pontefract bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Durham to Pontefract train arrive?

Durham to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Durham to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Pontefract is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Durham to Pontefract.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelftrain Leeds - Knottingley
2h 30m
£33–71
Drive 84.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham to Pontefractcar 84.5 mi
1h 28m
£21–31
Line 20 bus, bus, line 141 bus
1. Take the bus from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B to Interchangebus 20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus 141 / ...
5h 6m
Train via Northallerton
1. Take the train from Durham to Northallertontrain
2. Take the train from Northallerton to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelftrain
3h 25m
£33–56

Durham to Pontefract by train

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2h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 109.7 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B to Stuart Road A via Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 6m.

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