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

The cheapest way to get from Penistone to Pontefract is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 33 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Penistone to Pontefract is to drive which takes 33 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Penistone and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Penistone to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Market Place/St Mary's Street and arriving at Valley Gardens A via Barnsley Interchange/A12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Penistone and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Penistone to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Penistone and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Barnsley and Wakefield Kirkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Penistone to Pontefract?

The distance between Penistone and Pontefract is 26 miles. The road distance is 20.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penistone to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £9 - £20.

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

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Penistone to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penistone to Pontefract bus from?

Penistone to Pontefract bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Market Place/St Mary's Street station.

Where do I catch the Penistone to Pontefract train from?

Penistone to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Penistone station.

Train or bus from Penistone to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Penistone to Pontefract is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £9 - £20. Alternatively, you can line 20 bus and line 28 bus, which costs £6 - £9 and takes 2h 5m.

Where does the Penistone to Pontefract bus arrive?

Penistone to Pontefract bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Barnsley Interchange/A5 station.

Where does the Penistone to Pontefract train arrive?

Penistone to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Barnsley station.

Can I drive from Penistone to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Penistone to Pontefract is 21 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Penistone to Pontefract.

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

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Penistone to Pontefract - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 20 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penistone to Barnsleytrain
2. Take the train from Barnsley to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
3. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Pontefract Tanshelftrain
1h 53m
£10–19
Drive 20.6 mi
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1. Drive from Penistone to Pontefractcar 20.6 mi
33 min
£5–8
Line 20 bus, line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from Market Place/St Mary's Street to Barnsley Interchange/A5bus 20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens Abus 28 / ...
2h 5m
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Penistone to Pontefracttaxi 20.6 mi
33 min
£45–55

Penistone to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 26 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a train from Penistone to Pontefract Tanshelf via Barnsley and Wakefield Kirkgate in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place/St Mary's Street to Valley Gardens A via Barnsley Interchange/A12 in around 2h 5m.

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