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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Loughborough is to line 140 bus and bus which costs £11 - £22 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Loughborough is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Loughborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Loughborough. However, there are services departing from Valley Gardens B and arriving at The Rushes via Barnsley Interchange/A23. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Loughborough?

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 33m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Loughborough?

The distance between Pontefract and Loughborough is 90 miles. The road distance is 74.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Loughborough without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £40 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Pontefract to Loughborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Loughborough bus from?

Pontefract to Loughborough bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Valley Gardens B station.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Loughborough train from?

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

Train or bus from Pontefract to Loughborough?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Loughborough is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus and bus, which costs £15 - £40 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Pontefract to Loughborough bus arrive?

Pontefract to Loughborough bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Barnsley Interchange/A12 station.

Where does the Pontefract to Loughborough train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pontefract to Loughborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Loughborough is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Pontefract to Loughborough.

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

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Where can I stay near Loughborough?

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Pontefract to Loughborough - 5 ways to travel via train, line 28 bus, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Pontefract to Loughborough 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 Loughborough (Leics)train
2h 33m
£42–67
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 Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
4h 40m
£12–22
Line 28 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A12bus 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Loughborough (Leics)train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
3h 29m
£37–57
Line 28 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A12bus 28 / ...
2. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A23 to The Rushesbus 465
4h 20m
£16–40
Drive 74.5 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Loughboroughcar 74.5 mi
1h 21m
£19–27

Pontefract to Loughborough by train

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Distance: 89.1 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valley Gardens B to The Rushes via Barnsley Interchange/A12 and Barnsley Interchange/A23 in around 4h 20m.

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