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

The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Pontefract is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Pontefract is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Lancaster and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Night Std and arriving at Stuart Road A via Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Lancaster and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Lancaster to Pontefract?

The distance between Lancaster and Pontefract is 89 miles. The road distance is 79.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lancaster to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Lancaster to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lancaster to Pontefract bus from?

Lancaster to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.

Where do I catch the Lancaster to Pontefract train from?

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

Train or bus from Lancaster to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Lancaster to Pontefract is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 141 bus, which costs £19 - £50 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Lancaster to Pontefract bus arrive?

Lancaster to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Lancaster to Pontefract train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lancaster to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Pontefract is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Lancaster to Pontefract.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lancaster to Pontefract?

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

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Lancaster to Pontefract - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 141 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Leedstrain Morecambe - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelftrain Leeds - Knottingley
3h 9m
£35–63
Bus, line 141 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus 141 / ...
4h 8m
£20–48
Drive 79.4 mi
1. Drive from Lancaster to Pontefractcar 79.4 mi
1h 48m
£20–28
Line 41 bus, line 152 bus, bus, line 60 bus
1. Take the bus from George Street to Bus Stationbus 40 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 152
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus M4
4. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 60 / ...
7h 41m

Lancaster to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 88 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Lancaster, Lancashire, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a train from Lancaster to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Night Std to Stuart Road A via Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 8m.

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