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 - £24 and takes 4h 43m.

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 £19 - £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 St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Stuart Road A via Leicester and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

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 2h 58m.

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 which takes 2h 58m and costs £45 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m 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 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 train which takes 2h 58m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 141 bus, which costs £12 - £24 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Leicester to Pontefract bus arrive?

Leicester to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach 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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Leicester to Pontefract - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 28 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
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2h 58m
£48–77
Bus, line 141 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk002 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus 141 / ...
4h 43m
£13–23
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 Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 20m
£40–58
Drive 81.5 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Pontefractcar 81.5 mi
1h 33m
£20–29
Train, line 28 bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens Abus 28 / ...
3h 18m
£43–66

Leicester to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 101.6 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Pontefract Tanshelf via Sheffield and Wakefield Westgate in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Stuart Road A via M&S, Leicester, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 43m.

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