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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Leigh is to line 140 bus and bus which costs £11 - £25 and takes 4h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Leigh is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Leigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Leigh station. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Leigh Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Leigh?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Leigh. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Newton-le-Willows via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Leigh?

The distance between Pontefract and Leigh is 87 miles. The road distance is 59.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Leigh without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £28 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Pontefract to Leigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Leigh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Leigh train from?

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

Train or bus from Pontefract to Leigh?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Leigh is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £28 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 140 bus and bus, which costs £11 - £25 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Pontefract to Leigh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pontefract to Leigh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pontefract to Leigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Leigh is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Pontefract to Leigh.

Where can I stay near Leigh?

There are 3593+ hotels available in Leigh.

Pontefract to Leigh - 5 ways to travel via train, line 148 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Pontefract to Leigh 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 Newton-le-Willowstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 24m
£28–58
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 Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Leigh Bus Stationbus V1 / ...
4h 18m
£12–25
Line 148 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Kirkgate Hbus 149 / ...
2. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Leigh Bus Stationbus V1 / ...
3h 26m
£17–29
Drive 59.4 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Leighcar 59.4 mi
1h 5m
£15–22
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dewsbury to Salford Crescenttrain Leeds - Wigan Wallgate / ...
2. Take the bus from Salford Crescent Rail Station to Leigh Bus Stationbus V1 / ...
4h 31m
£21–35

Pontefract to Leigh by train and bus

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Distance: 86.2 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Leigh, Wigan, England?

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leigh Bus Station via Leeds, Newton-le-Willows, and Newton-le-Willows Interchange in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Leigh Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 4h 18m.

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