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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Pontefract is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Pontefract is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Stuart Road A via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Exeter to Pontefract?

The distance between Exeter and Pontefract is 278 miles. The road distance is 260.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £120 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Exeter to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Pontefract bus from?

Exeter to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Pontefract train from?

Exeter to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Exeter to Pontefract is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £120 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £230 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Exeter to Pontefract bus arrive?

Exeter to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Pontefract train arrive?

Exeter to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Pontefract is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Exeter to Pontefract.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 25m
£120–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
8h 45m
£33–58
Drive 258.8 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Pontefractcar 258.8 mi
4h 27m
£64–93
Fly
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane EXT - LBA
8h 18m
£85–227
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
9h 6m
£115–197

Exeter to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 276.2 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £110–180 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Stuart Road A via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 45m.

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