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

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  1. Train, line 149 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Loughborough (Leics) to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kirkgate to Valley Gardensbus bus 149 / ...
    2h 48m
    £32–53
  2. Bus, line 141 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Roadbus bus 141 / ...
    4h 36m
    £12–19
  3. Bus, train, line 149 bus

    1. Take the bus from Shelthorpe Road to Railway Stationbus bus Sky
    2. Take the train from Derby to Wakefield Westgatetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Valley Gardensbus bus 149 / ...
    3h 57m
    £31–52
  4. Drive  74.7 mi

    1. Drive from Loughborough to Pontefractcar car 74.7 mi
    1h 20m
    £19–28
  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Loughborough (Leics) to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield Westgatetrain train
    3. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Pontefract Tanshelftrain train
    2h 49m
    £35–58

Loughborough to Pontefract by train and bus

Calendar131Weekly Services
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Loughborough, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a train from Loughborough (Leics) to Pontefract Tanshelf via Sheffield and Wakefield Westgate in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baxter Gate to Stuart Road via Broad Marsh Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 36m.

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