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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Pontefract is to bus and line 141 bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 19m.

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 45m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop and arriving at Stuart Road via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

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 Wakefield Kirkgate via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

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 4m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m 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 FlixBus, depart from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop 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 4m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 141 bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Oxford to Pontefract bus arrive?

Oxford to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road 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 45m to drive from Oxford to Pontefract.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

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Oxford to Pontefract - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 141 bus, and car

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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 - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Sheffield - Leeds / ...
4h 4m
£70–109
Bus, line 141 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Roadbus 141 / ...
6h 19m
£22–35
Drive 155.7 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Pontefractcar 155.7 mi
2h 45m
£39–57
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain Reading - Leeds / ...
4h 30m
£78–121

Oxford to Pontefract by train and bus

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Distance: 176.9 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Valley Gardens via Sheffield, Wakefield Kirkgate, and Kirkgate in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop to Stuart Road via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 19m.

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