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

The cheapest way to get from Goldthorpe to Pontefract is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 22 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Goldthorpe to Pontefract is to train which takes 18 min and costs £4 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Goldthorpe and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Goldthorpe to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Doncaster Road/Co-Operative Street and arriving at Valley Gardens A via Barnsley Interchange/A12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Goldthorpe and Pontefract?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Goldthorpe and arriving at Pontefract Baghill. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Goldthorpe to Pontefract?

The distance between Goldthorpe and Pontefract is 11 miles. The road distance is 14.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Goldthorpe to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 18 min and costs £4 - £8.

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

The train from Goldthorpe to Pontefract Baghill takes 18 min including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Goldthorpe to Pontefract bus from?

Goldthorpe to Pontefract bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Doncaster Road/Co-Operative Street station.

Where do I catch the Goldthorpe to Pontefract train from?

Goldthorpe to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Goldthorpe station.

Train or bus from Goldthorpe to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Goldthorpe to Pontefract is to train which takes 18 min and costs £4 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus and line 28 bus, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 2h 6m.

Where does the Goldthorpe to Pontefract bus arrive?

Goldthorpe to Pontefract bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Barnsley Interchange/A19 station.

Where does the Goldthorpe to Pontefract train arrive?

Goldthorpe to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Pontefract Baghill station.

Can I drive from Goldthorpe to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Goldthorpe to Pontefract is 14 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Goldthorpe to Pontefract.

Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1703+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Goldthorpe to Pontefract - 5 ways to travel via train, line 28 bus, and taxi

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

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1. Take the train from Goldthorpe to Pontefract Baghilltrain Sheffield - York
18 min
£4–8
Train, line 28 bus
1. Take the train from Goldthorpe to Fitzwilliamtrain Sheffield - Leeds
2. Take the bus from Fitzwilliam Station to Valley Gardens Abus 28 / ...
52 min
£6–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Goldthorpe to Pontefracttaxi 14.3 mi
22 min
£30–40
Drive 14.3 mi
1. Drive from Goldthorpe to Pontefractcar 14.3 mi
22 min
£4–5
Bus, line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from Doncaster Road/Co-Operative Street to Barnsley Interchange/A19bus X19
2. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens Abus 28 / ...
2h 6m
£6–9

Goldthorpe to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 11.2 mi
Duration: 18 min

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Goldthorpe to Pontefract Baghill 6 times a week. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Doncaster Road/Co-Operative Street to Valley Gardens A via Barnsley Interchange/A12 in around 2h 6m.

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