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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Pontefract is to bus and line 141 bus which costs £12 - £20 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Pontefract is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £20 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Sheffield and Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Leicester to Pontefract?

The distance between Leicester and Pontefract is 102 miles. The road distance is 82 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Pontefract without a car is to train and line 149 bus which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Leicester to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Pontefract bus from?

Leicester to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Pontefract train from?

Leicester to Pontefract train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Leicester to Pontefract is to bus and line 141 bus which takes 4h 15m and costs £12 - £20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 3h 4m.

Where does the Leicester to Pontefract bus arrive?

Leicester to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds Cultural Stop C station.

Where does the Leicester to Pontefract train arrive?

Leicester to Pontefract train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Pontefract is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Leicester to Pontefract.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Pontefract by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 149 bus
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
3. Take the bus from Kirkgate A to Valley Gardens Abus 149 / ...
2h 57m
£38–62
Bus, line 141 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus Uk900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus 141 / ...
4h 15m
£13–20
Drive 81.5 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Pontefractcar 81.5 mi
1h 33m
£21–29
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield Westgatetrain Reading - Leeds / ...
3h 4m
£41–66
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus Sky
2. Take the train from Derby to Wakefield Westgatetrain Reading - Leeds / ...
4h 23m
£33–53

Leicester to Pontefract by train and bus

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Distance: 101.7 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leicester to Pontefract Tanshelf via Sheffield and Wakefield Westgate in around 3h 4m.

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