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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Pontefract is to bus and line 141 bus which costs £12 - £21 and takes 3h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Pontefract is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Penrith and arriving at Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Manchester Piccadilly and Wakefield Kirkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Penrith to Pontefract?

The distance between Penrith and Pontefract is 110 miles. The road distance is 109.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Pontefract without a car is to bus and line 141 bus which takes 3h 17m and costs £12 - £21.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Penrith to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Pontefract bus from?

Penrith to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penrith station.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Pontefract train from?

Penrith to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Penrith to Pontefract is to bus and line 141 bus which takes 3h 17m and costs £12 - £21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Penrith to Pontefract bus arrive?

Penrith to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds Cultural Stop C station.

Where does the Penrith to Pontefract train arrive?

Penrith to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Pontefract is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Penrith to Pontefract.

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

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Penrith to Pontefract - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 141 bus, and car

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Bus, line 141 bus
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1. Take the bus from Penrith to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus 141 / ...
3h 17m
£12–21
Train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
4h 23m
£54–93
Drive 109.1 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Pontefractcar 109.1 mi
1h 52m
£27–39

Penrith to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 109.7 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Penrith to Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Pontefract Tanshelf via Manchester Piccadilly and Wakefield Kirkgate in around 4h 23m.

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