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How to get fromPontefract to Edinburghby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Pontefract to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via York

    best
    1. Take the train from Pontefract Baghill to Yorktrain train Sheffield - York
    2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 6m
    £72–143

  2. Line 140 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus 140 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    6h 44m
    £25–38

  3. Drive  197.7 mi

    1. Drive from Pontefract to Edinburghcar car 197.7 mi
    3h 54m
    £49–71

  4. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LBA - EDI
    6h 19m
    £78–183

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 22m
    £81–161

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 183 / ...
    7h 9m
    £25–58

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    5h 48m
    £87–192

Pontefract to Edinburgh by train

Calendar20Weekly Trains
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Pontefract Baghill to Edinburgh Waverley via York in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 44m.

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