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How to get fromPontefract to Birminghamby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2h 46m
    £53–81
  2. Line 28 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A11bus bus 28 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk070 / ...
    4h 35m
    £17–29
  3. Drive  101.9 mi

    1. Drive from Pontefract to Birminghamcar car 101.9 mi
    1h 53m
    £26–37
  4. Line 140 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus 140 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    4h 47m
    £23–53

Pontefract to Birmingham by train

Calendar103Weekly Trains
Duration2h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Birmingham, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valley Gardens B to Birmingham - Jennens Road via Barnsley Interchange/A11, Barnsley, Meadowhall, and Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange in around 4h 35m.

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