What is the cheapest way to get from King's Cross Station to Pontefract?

The cheapest way to get from King's Cross Station to Pontefract is to bus which costs £27 - £55 and takes 5h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from King's Cross Station to Pontefract?

The fastest way to get from King's Cross Station to Pontefract is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between King's Cross Station and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from King's Cross Station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Finchley Road / O2 Centre and arriving at Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between King's Cross Station and Pontefract?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from King's Cross and arriving at Pontefract Monkhill. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from King's Cross Station to Pontefract?

The distance between King's Cross Station and Pontefract is 173 miles. The road distance is 174.9 miles.

How do I travel from King's Cross Station to Pontefract without a car?

The best way to get from King's Cross Station to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £45 - £75.

How long does it take to get from King's Cross Station to Pontefract?

The train from London Kings Cross to Pontefract Monkhill takes 1h 58m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the King's Cross Station to Pontefract bus from?

King's Cross Station to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where do I catch the King's Cross Station to Pontefract train from?

King's Cross Station to Pontefract train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from King's Cross Station to Pontefract?

The best way to get from King's Cross Station to Pontefract is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £45 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £55 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the King's Cross Station to Pontefract bus arrive?

King's Cross Station to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the King's Cross Station to Pontefract train arrive?

King's Cross Station to Pontefract train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, arrive at Pontefract Monkhill station.

Can I drive from King's Cross Station to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between King's Cross Station to Pontefract is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from King's Cross Station to Pontefract.

How do I get a train ticket from King's Cross Station to Pontefract?

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

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There are 5 ways to get from King's Cross Station to Pontefract by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Pontefract Monkhilltrain London Kings Cross - Bradford Interchange / ...
1h 58m
£45–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
5h 55m
£27–55
Drive 173.9 mi
1. Drive from King's Cross Station to Pontefractcar 173.9 mi
3h 13m
£43–61
Train, line 149 bus
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Valley Gardens Abus 149 / ...
2h 47m
£62–86
Train, line 28 bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
2. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens Abus 28 / ...
4h 30m
£94–140

King's Cross Station to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 171.8 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between King's Cross Station, England and Pontefract, England?

Grand Central Trains operates a train from King's Cross to Pontefract Monkhill 3 times a day. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Leeds City Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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