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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Pontefract is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 5h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Pontefract is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Pontefract Baghill via Edinburgh Waverley and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Pontefract?

The distance between Glasgow and Pontefract is 272 miles. The road distance is 223.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Pontefract without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 51m and costs £80 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Glasgow to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Pontefract bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Pontefract train from?

Glasgow to Pontefract train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Glasgow to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Pontefract is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 51m and costs £80 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 5h 57m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Glasgow to Pontefract bus arrive?

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

Where does the Glasgow to Pontefract train arrive?

Glasgow to Pontefract train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Pontefract is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Glasgow to Pontefract.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 51m
£82–213
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
5h 57m
£26–43
Drive 222.4 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Pontefractcar 222.4 mi
3h 46m
£55–79
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
6h 54m
£55–139
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Leedstrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
5h 36m
£159–224
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
7h 32m
£30–113
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
7h 15m
£68–183
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain
6h 12m
£89–189

Glasgow to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 270.3 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Pontefract Baghill via Edinburgh Waverley and York in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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