There are 4 ways to get from Pontefract to Holyhead by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
5h 50m£54–94Drive 167.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pontefract to Holyheadcar 167.1 mi
2h 53m£42–60Bus, train
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Outlet Villagebus 170
- Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
8h 39m£49–81Train via Warrington
- Take the train from Leeds to Earlestowntrain Leeds - Chester
- Take the train from Earlestown to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
6h 41m£62–111
Pontefract to Holyhead by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Holyhead is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Holyhead is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Holyhead via Wakefield Kirkgate and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Pontefract and Holyhead is 172 miles. The road distance is 168.1 miles.
The best way to get from Pontefract to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £50 - £95.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Pontefract to Holyhead, including transfers.
Pontefract to Holyhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Pontefract to Holyhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Holyhead is 168 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Pontefract to Holyhead.
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What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Holyhead, Wales?
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Holyhead via Wakefield Kirkgate and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Earlestown to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Chester to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Earlestown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Outlet Village
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- National Express
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