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

The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Pontefract is to line 184 bus and line 231 bus which costs £2 - £5 and takes 3h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oldham to Pontefract is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Oldham and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Oldham station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Oldham Bus Station and arriving at Valley Gardens A via Stand Z2 Huddersfield Bus Station and Wakefield Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Oldham and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Oldham King Street and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Manchester Victoria and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Oldham to Pontefract?

The distance between Oldham and Pontefract is 73 miles. The road distance is 43.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oldham to Pontefract without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 51m and costs £25 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Oldham to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Pontefract bus from?

Oldham to Pontefract bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Oldham Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Pontefract train from?

Oldham to Pontefract train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Oldham King Street station.

Train or bus from Oldham to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Oldham to Pontefract is to line 184 bus and line 231 bus which takes 3h 47m and costs £2 - £5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 3h 11m.

Where does the Oldham to Pontefract bus arrive?

Oldham to Pontefract bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Huddersfield Bus Station.

Where does the Oldham to Pontefract train arrive?

Oldham to Pontefract train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Victoria station.

Can I drive from Oldham to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Pontefract is 44 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Oldham to Pontefract.

Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1711+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Oldham to Pontefract - 6 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 184 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Oldham to Pontefract by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Victoriatram
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelftrain
2h 51m
£26–52
Line 184 bus, line 231 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oldham Bus Station to Huddersfield Bus Stationbus 184
2. Take the bus from Stand Z2 Huddersfield Bus Station to Wakefield Bus Stationbus 231 / ...
3h 47m
£3–5
Drive 43.6 mi
1. Drive from Oldham to Pontefractcar 43.6 mi
50 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oldham to Pontefracttaxi 43.6 mi
50 min
£190–230
Train
1. Take the train from Rochdale to Leedstrain Wigan Wallgate - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelftrain Leeds - Knottingley
3h 11m
£25–44
Bus, line 141 bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus 141 / ...
4h 5m
£11–26

Oldham to Pontefract by tram and train

110Weekly Services

2h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 72.1 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Oldham Bus Station to Valley Gardens A via Huddersfield Bus Station, Stand Z2 Huddersfield Bus Station, and Wakefield Bus Station in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Oldham King Street to Pontefract Tanshelf via Rochdale Railway Station, Rochdale, and Leeds in around 3h 11m.

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