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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Leicester is to line 140 bus and bus via M&S which costs £13 - £24 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Leicester is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and M&S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Leicester via Wakefield Westgate and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Leicester?

The distance between Pontefract and Leicester is 102 miles. The road distance is 82.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Pontefract to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Leicester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Pontefract to Leicester?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can line 140 bus and bus via M&S, which costs £13 - £24 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Pontefract to Leicester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pontefract to Leicester train arrive?

Pontefract to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Leicester is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Pontefract to Leicester.

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

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

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Train
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 Leicestertrain
2h 29m
£45–77
Line 140 bus, bus via M&S
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Asdabus Uk010 / ...
4h 56m
£14–24
Drive 81.9 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Leicestercar 81.9 mi
1h 35m
£20–29
Line 28 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A12bus 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
3h 25m
£40–67
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 St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 240 / ...
5h 9m
£21–48

Pontefract to Leicester by train

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Distance: 101.6 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leicester via Wakefield Westgate and Sheffield in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to St Margaret's Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station, Asda, and M&S in around 4h 56m.

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