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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Castleton is to line 140 bus and bus which costs £8 - £15 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Castleton is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Castleton?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Castleton station. However, there are services departing from Valley Gardens B and arriving at Bus Station via Pond Street/Paternoster Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Castleton?

The distance between Pontefract and Castleton is 56 miles. The road distance is 40.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Castleton without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 46m and costs £18 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Pontefract to Castleton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Castleton bus from?

Pontefract to Castleton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Valley Gardens B station.

Where does the Pontefract to Castleton bus arrive?

Pontefract to Castleton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Barnsley Interchange/A11 station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Castleton?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Castleton is 41 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Pontefract to Castleton.

Where can I stay near Castleton?

There are 2345+ hotels available in Castleton.

Pontefract to Castleton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 28 bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield Westgatetrain
2. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Bamfordtrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Turnaround to Bus Stationbus 272
2h 46m
£19–35
Line 140 bus, bus
cheapest
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/D2 to Bus Stationbus 272
4h 6m
£9–15
Line 28 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A11bus 28 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pond Street/Paternoster Row to Bus Stationbus 272
3h 26m
£12–18
Drive 40.3 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Castletoncar 40.3 mi
1h 1m
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontefract to Castletontaxi 40.3 mi
1h 1m
£170–210

Pontefract to Castleton by train and bus

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2h 46mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 56.2 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Valley Gardens B to Bus Station via Barnsley Interchange/A11, Barnsley, Sheffield, and Pond Street/Paternoster Row in around 3h 26m.

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