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How to get fromLondon Victoria to Pontefractby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from London Victoria to Pontefract by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
    3h 40m
    £59–93
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk002 / ...
    6h
    £24–55
  3. Drive  177.1 mi

    1. Drive from London Victoria to Pontefractcar car 177.1 mi
    3h 15m
    £44–63
  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    5h 58m
    £73–274
  5. Bus, line 28 bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus Uk010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A11 to Valley Gardens Abus bus 28 / ...
    6h 20m
    £27–57

London Victoria to Pontefract by foot, subway, and train

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between London Victoria, England and Pontefract, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 4h 40m. National Express also services this route every 3 hours.

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