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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Pontefract is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Pontefract is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Luton DART Parkway and arriving at Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via King's Cross and Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Luton to Pontefract?

The distance between Luton and Pontefract is 215 miles. The road distance is 150.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Luton to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Pontefract bus from?

Luton to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.

Where do I catch the Luton to Pontefract train from?

Luton to Pontefract train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train, bus or fly from Luton to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Luton to Pontefract is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 52m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £130 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Luton to Pontefract bus arrive?

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

Where does the Luton to Pontefract train arrive?

Luton to Pontefract train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Luton to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Pontefract is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Luton to Pontefract.

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

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Luton to Pontefract - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
3h 59m
£78–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus Uk905
6h 52m
£20–34
Drive 149.8 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Pontefractcar 149.8 mi
2h 35m
£37–53
Fly
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane LTN - LBA
5h 42m
£68–129
Train, line 28 bus
1. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Barnsleytrain
4. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens Abus 28 / ...
5h 40m
£75–121
Bus via Milton Keynes Coachway
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
7h 14m
£34–82

Luton to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 214.1 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Pontefract Tanshelf via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Wakefield Westgate in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Luton DART Parkway to Leeds Cultural Stop C twice daily. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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