What is the cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontefract?

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontefract is to bus and line 141 bus which costs £12 - £22 and takes 3h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontefract?

The fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontefract is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle upon Tyne and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from John Dobson Street and arriving at Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontefract?

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Pontefract is 124 miles. The road distance is 100.8 miles.

How do I travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontefract without a car?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £45 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontefract?

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontefract bus from?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontefract train from?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontefract is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 141 bus, which costs £12 - £22 and takes 3h 12m.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontefract bus arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontefract train arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontefract is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontefract.

How do I get a train ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontefract?

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Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontefract - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontefract by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelftrain Leeds - Knottingley
2h 44m
£45–94
Bus, line 141 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus 141 / ...
3h 12m
£12–21
Drive 100.3 mi
1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontefractcar 100.3 mi
1h 43m
£25–36
Bus, line 141 bus via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk001 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus 141 / ...
3h 22m
£12–21

Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 123.3 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a train from Newcastle to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 12m.

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