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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Pontefractby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Pontefract by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 149 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kirkgate to Valley Gardensbus bus 149 / ...
    3h 4m
    £14–24

  2. Bus, line 141 bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk073 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Roadbus bus 141 / ...
    4h 5m
    £8–13

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
    3h 7m
    £15–26

  4. Bus, line 141 bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Roadbus bus 141 / ...
    3h 47m
    £10–17

  5. Drive  48.1 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Pontefractcar car 48.1 mi
    1h 14m
    £13–18

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Greater Manchester to Pontefracttaxi taxi 48.1 mi
    1h 14m
    £210–250

Greater Manchester to Pontefract by bus, foot, and train

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate hourly. Tickets cost £11–19 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horton Road to Stuart Road via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 47m.

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