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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Pontefract is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Pontefract is to train via York which takes 3h 46m and costs £70 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Pontefract Baghill via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Pontefract?

The distance between Edinburgh and Pontefract is 225 miles. The road distance is 198.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Pontefract without a car is to train via York which takes 3h 46m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Edinburgh to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Pontefract bus from?

Edinburgh to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Pontefract train from?

Edinburgh to Pontefract train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Pontefract is to train via York which takes 3h 46m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 50m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £190 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Pontefract bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Pontefract train arrive?

Edinburgh to Pontefract train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Pontefract is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Edinburgh to Pontefract.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1739+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Edinburgh to Pontefract - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 46m
£74–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
5h 50m
£25–38
Drive 197.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Pontefractcar 197.7 mi
3h 54m
£49–71
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane EDI - LBA
6h 36m
£78–184
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 19m
£83–159
Bus via North St David Street
1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 832
6h 35m
£33–56
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
7h 20m
£76–180
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain
6h 19m
£86–192

Edinburgh to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 223.6 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Pontefract, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to York hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Cross Country also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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