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

The cheapest way to get from Essex to Pontefract is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essex to Pontefract is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Essex and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Essex to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Tye Green Post Office and arriving at Stuart Road A via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Essex and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Essex to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from White Notley and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Liverpool Street station, King's Cross and Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Essex to Pontefract?

The distance between Essex and Pontefract is 229 miles. The road distance is 168.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essex to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Essex to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essex to Pontefract bus from?

Essex to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Essex to Pontefract train from?

Essex to Pontefract train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.

Train or bus from Essex to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Essex to Pontefract is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Essex to Pontefract bus arrive?

Essex to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Essex to Pontefract train arrive?

Essex to Pontefract train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Essex to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Essex to Pontefract is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Essex to Pontefract.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

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Essex to Pontefract - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 333 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
4h 25m
£84–135
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
8h 9m
£36–68
Drive 168 mi
1. Drive from Essex to Pontefractcar 168 mi
3h 13m
£41–59
Line 333 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus 333 / ...
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Wakefield Westgatetrain
6h 14m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Barnsleytrain
9h 5m
£51–108

Essex to Pontefract by train and subway

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Distance: 227.6 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from White Notley to Pontefract Tanshelf via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Wakefield Westgate in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Stuart Road A via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 9m.

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