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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Hawes is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Hawes is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Hawes?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Hawes. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Garsdale via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Hawes?

The distance between Pontefract and Hawes is 87 miles. The road distance is 67.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Hawes without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £55 - £100.

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

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

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Hawes train from?

Pontefract to Hawes train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.

Where does the Pontefract to Hawes train arrive?

Pontefract to Hawes train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Hawes?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Hawes is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Pontefract to Hawes.

Where can I stay near Hawes?

There are 767+ hotels available in Hawes.

Pontefract to Hawes - 4 ways to travel via train, line 140 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leedstrain Knottingley - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Garsdaletrain Sheffield - Carlisle / ...
3h 17m
£56–96
Drive 67.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontefract to Hawescar 67.5 mi
1h 35m
£17–24
Line 140 bus, line 843 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Rail Stationbus 843 / ...
3. Take the train from York to Northallertontrain
4. Take the bus from County Hall to Post Officebus 856
5h 38m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Northallertontrain
3. Take the bus from County Hall to Post Officebus 856
4h 16m

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Distance: 86.1 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Hawes, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Hawes via Leeds and Garsdale in around 3h 17m.

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