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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Buxton is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Buxton is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Buxton?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Market Place via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Sheffield Interchange/D3 and Buxton Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Buxton?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Buxton via Wakefield Kirkgate and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Buxton?

The distance between Pontefract and Buxton is 72 miles. The road distance is 50.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Buxton without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £26 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Pontefract to Buxton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Buxton bus from?

Pontefract to Buxton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Stuart Road B station.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Buxton train from?

Pontefract to Buxton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Train or bus from Pontefract to Buxton?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Buxton is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £26 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 140 bus and bus, which costs and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Pontefract to Buxton bus arrive?

Pontefract to Buxton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Pontefract to Buxton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pontefract to Buxton?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Buxton is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Pontefract to Buxton.

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

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Pontefract to Buxton - 5 ways to travel via train, line 140 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Pontefract to Buxton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Buxton
3h 38m
£26–48
Drive 50.6 mi
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1. Drive from Pontefract to Buxtoncar 50.6 mi
1h 17m
£13–18
Line 140 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/D3 to Squarebus 218
5h 10m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontefract to Buxtontaxi 50.6 mi
1h 17m
£100–130
Line 28 bus, line 2 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A12bus 28 / ...
2. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A1 to Arundel Gate/Arundel Gate Ag13bus 2
3. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/D3 to Squarebus 218
5h 33m

Pontefract to Buxton by train

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Distance: 71.3 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Buxton, Derbyshire, England?

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Buxton via Wakefield Kirkgate and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Market Place via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Sheffield Interchange/D3, Square, and Buxton Road in around 5h 10m.

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