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

The cheapest way to get from Matlock to Pontefract is to bus and line 141 bus which costs £8 - £17 and takes 4h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matlock to Pontefract is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Matlock and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Matlock to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Causeway Lane and arriving at Valley Gardens A via Barnsley Interchange/A11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Matlock and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Matlock to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Matlock and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Derby and Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Matlock to Pontefract?

The distance between Matlock and Pontefract is 59 miles. The road distance is 50.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Matlock to Pontefract without a car is to bus and train and line 149 bus which takes 3h 15m and costs £11 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Matlock to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matlock to Pontefract bus from?

Matlock to Pontefract bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Causeway Lane station.

Where do I catch the Matlock to Pontefract train from?

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

Train or bus from Matlock to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Matlock to Pontefract is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 28 bus, which costs £11 - £20 and takes 3h 56m.

Where does the Matlock to Pontefract bus arrive?

Matlock to Pontefract bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Paternoster Row/SS2 station.

Where does the Matlock to Pontefract train arrive?

Matlock to Pontefract train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Derby station.

Can I drive from Matlock to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Matlock to Pontefract is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Matlock to Pontefract.

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

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

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

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Bus, train, line 149 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Causeway Lane to Paternoster Row/SS2bus X17
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
3. Take the bus from Kirkgate A to Valley Gardens Abus 149 / ...
3h 15m
£12–25
Bus, line 141 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Causeway Lane to Sheffield Interchange/C2bus X17
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus 141 / ...
4h 33m
£9–17
Train
1. Take the train from Matlock to Derbytrain Matlock - Cleethorpes / ...
2. Take the train from Derby to Wakefield Westgatetrain Reading - Leeds / ...
3h 20m
£38–62
Drive 50.6 mi
1. Drive from Matlock to Pontefractcar 50.6 mi
1h 2m
£13–18
Bus, line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from Causeway Lane to Paternoster Row/SS2bus X17
2. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A11 to Valley Gardens Abus 28 / ...
3h 56m
£12–20

Matlock to Pontefract by bus and train

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Distance: 58.8 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a train from Matlock to Pontefract Tanshelf via Derby and Wakefield Westgate in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Causeway Lane to Valley Gardens A via Paternoster Row/SS2, Sheffield, Barnsley, and Barnsley Interchange/A11 in around 3h 56m.

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