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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Northampton is to line 28 bus and bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Northampton is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Northampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Valley Gardens B and arriving at Coach Park via Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Northampton?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Northampton via Wakefield Westgate and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Northampton?

The distance between Pontefract and Northampton is 164 miles. The road distance is 119.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Northampton without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Pontefract to Northampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Northampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Northampton train from?

Pontefract to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.

Train or bus from Pontefract to Northampton?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Northampton is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus and bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Pontefract to Northampton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pontefract to Northampton train arrive?

Pontefract to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Northampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Northampton is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Pontefract to Northampton.

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

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Pontefract to Northampton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 28 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Pontefract to Northampton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
4h 8m
£76–131
Line 28 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A12bus 28 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Coach Parkbus Ukn31
4h 51m
£20–33
Drive 119.2 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Northamptoncar 119.2 mi
2h 5m
£29–42
Line 28 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A12bus 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Barnsley to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Northampton Town Centrebus
6h 26m
£33–57

Pontefract to Northampton by train

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Distance: 162.6 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Northampton via Wakefield Westgate and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valley Gardens B to Coach Park via Barnsley Interchange/A12, Barnsley, Meadowhall, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 4h 51m.

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