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

The cheapest way to get from Halifax to Pontefract is to bus and line 141 bus which costs £2 - £6 and takes 2h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Halifax to Pontefract is to drive which takes 32 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Halifax and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Halifax station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Halifax Bus Station and arriving at Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Halifax and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Halifax and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Halifax to Pontefract?

The distance between Halifax and Pontefract is 40 miles. The road distance is 26.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Halifax to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £15 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Halifax to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Halifax to Pontefract bus from?

Halifax to Pontefract bus services, operated by First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield, depart from Halifax Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Halifax to Pontefract train from?

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

Train or bus from Halifax to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Halifax to Pontefract is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £15 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus and line 141 bus, which costs £2 - £6 and takes 2h 26m.

Where does the Halifax to Pontefract bus arrive?

Halifax to Pontefract bus services, operated by First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Halifax to Pontefract train arrive?

Halifax to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Halifax to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Halifax to Pontefract is 26 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Halifax to Pontefract.

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

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Halifax to Pontefract - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 141 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Halifax to Pontefract by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Halifax to Leedstrain Bradford Interchange - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelftrain Leeds - Knottingley
2h 6m
£16–29
Bus, line 141 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 508
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus 141 / ...
2h 26m
£3–6
Drive 26.2 mi
1. Drive from Halifax to Pontefractcar 26.2 mi
32 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Halifax to Pontefracttaxi 26.2 mi
32 min
£65–80

Halifax to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 39.9 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

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

You can take a train from Halifax to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halifax Bus Station to Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station in around 2h 26m.

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