There are 5 ways to get from Pontefract to Loughborough 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 Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield Westgatetrain
- Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Loughborough (Leics)train
2h 42m£36–58Line 140 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 140 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
4h 48m£12–20Line 28 bus, train
- Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A11bus 28 / ...
- Take the train from Barnsley to Nottinghamtrain Leeds - Nottingham / ...
4h 12m£24–44Drive 74.5 mi
- Drive from Pontefract to Loughboroughcar 74.5 mi
1h 21m£19–27Line 28 bus, train via Sheffield
- Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A11bus 28 / ...
- Take the train from Sheffield to Loughborough (Leics)train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
3h 30m£33–50
Pontefract to Loughborough by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Loughborough is to line 140 bus and bus which costs £11 - £20 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Loughborough is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £18 - £27.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Loughborough. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Aumberry Gap via Leeds City Bus Station and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Loughborough. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Loughborough (Leics) via Wakefield Westgate and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Pontefract and Loughborough is 90 miles. The road distance is 74.9 miles.
The best way to get from Pontefract to Loughborough without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £35 - £60.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Pontefract to Loughborough, including transfers.
Pontefract to Loughborough bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Stuart Road B station.
Pontefract to Loughborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
The best way to get from Pontefract to Loughborough is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 140 bus and bus, which costs £11 - £20 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Loughborough, England?
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Loughborough (Leics) via Wakefield Westgate and Sheffield in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Aumberry Gap via Leeds City Bus Station and Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 4h 48m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield Westgate
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Wakefield Westgate to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Barnsley to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach Yorkshire
Bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A11
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach Yorkshire
Bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A11
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach Yorkshire
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Pontefract to Loughborough bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.
Pontefract to Loughborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Loughborough is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Pontefract to Loughborough.
Book your Pontefract to Loughborough train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1863+ hotels available in Loughborough.



