What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Pontefract?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Pontefract is to bus and line 141 bus which costs £10 - £25 and takes 3h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Pontefract?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Pontefract is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £11 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Horton Road and arriving at Stuart Road A via Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Pontefract?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Pontefract is 52 miles. The road distance is 48.4 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Pontefract without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Pontefract without a car is to train and line 149 bus which takes 2h 56m and costs £15 - £28.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Pontefract?

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Greater Manchester to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Pontefract bus from?

Greater Manchester to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Pontefract bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Pontefract is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Greater Manchester to Pontefract.

Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1713+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Greater Manchester to Pontefract - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 149 bus

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

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Train, line 149 bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
2. Take the bus from Kirkgate A to Valley Gardens Abus 149 / ...
2h 56m
£16–28
Bus, line 141 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus 141 / ...
3h 13m
£11–25
Line 143 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Parkside Road to Charlotte Streetbus 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
3. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Pontefract Tanshelftrain
3h 10m
£18–31
Drive 48.1 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Pontefractcar 48.1 mi
1h 14m
£12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Greater Manchester to Pontefracttaxi 48.1 mi
1h 14m
£210–250

Greater Manchester to Pontefract by bus, foot, and train

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2h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 51.5 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a bus from Horton Road to Stuart Road A via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 13m.

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