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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Pontefract is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Pontefract is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Gloucester Green Bus Station and arriving at Stuart Road A via Milton Keynes Coachway and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Sheffield and Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Oxford to Pontefract?

The distance between Oxford and Pontefract is 178 miles. The road distance is 156.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £90 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Oxford to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Pontefract bus from?

Oxford to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Pontefract train from?

Oxford to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Oxford to Pontefract is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Oxford to Pontefract bus arrive?

Oxford to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Oxford to Pontefract train arrive?

Oxford to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Pontefract is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Oxford to Pontefract.

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

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Oxford to Pontefract - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 28 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Oxford to Pontefract by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Sheffieldtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 6m
£91–135
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
8h 15m
£37–91
Drive 155.7 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Pontefractcar 155.7 mi
2h 44m
£38–55
Train, line 28 bus
1. Take the train from Oxford to Sheffieldtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens Abus 28 / ...
4h 41m
£86–124

Oxford to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 176.8 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Pontefract Tanshelf via Sheffield and Wakefield Westgate in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Stuart Road A via Milton Keynes Coachway and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 15m.

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