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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Oldham is to line 231 bus and line 184 bus which costs £3 - £5 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Oldham is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Oldham?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Barn Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Oldham?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Oldham King Street via Leeds and Rochdale Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Oldham?

The distance between Pontefract and Oldham is 65 miles. The road distance is 43.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Oldham without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £25 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Pontefract to Oldham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Oldham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Oldham train from?

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

Train or bus from Pontefract to Oldham?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Oldham is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £25 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 140 bus and bus and line 83 bus, which costs £11 - £25 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Pontefract to Oldham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pontefract to Oldham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pontefract to Oldham?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Oldham is 44 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Pontefract to Oldham.

Where can I stay near Oldham?

There are 3871+ hotels available in Oldham.

Pontefract to Oldham - 6 ways to travel via train, line 140 bus, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Pontefract to Oldham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leedstrain Knottingley - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Rochdaletrain Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
2h 26m
£25–44
Line 231 bus, line 184 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Huddersfield Bus Stationbus 231 / ...
2. Take the bus from Huddersfield Bus Station to Oldham Bus Stationbus 184
4h 38m
£4–5
Line 140 bus, bus, line 83 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 Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Barn Streetbus 84 / ...
4h 6m
£12–25
Drive 43.3 mi
1. Drive from Pontefract to Oldhamcar 43.3 mi
49 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontefract to Oldhamtaxi 43.3 mi
49 min
£190–230
Train via Manchester Victoria
1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leedstrain Knottingley - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 34m
£25–52

Pontefract to Oldham by train and tram

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Distance: 64.7 mi
Duration: 2h 26m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Oldham King Street via Leeds, Rochdale, and Rochdale Railway Station in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Barn Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 4h 6m.

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