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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Penistone is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 32 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Penistone is to drive which takes 32 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Penistone?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Penistone. However, there are services departing from Valley Gardens B and arriving at Market Place/St Mary's Street via Barnsley Interchange/A5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Penistone?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Penistone. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Penistone via Wakefield Kirkgate and Barnsley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Penistone?

The distance between Pontefract and Penistone is 26 miles. The road distance is 20.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Penistone without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £9 - £20.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Pontefract to Penistone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Penistone bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Penistone train from?

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

Train or bus from Pontefract to Penistone?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Penistone is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £9 - £20. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus and line 21 bus, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 2h 15m.

Where does the Pontefract to Penistone bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pontefract to Penistone train arrive?

Pontefract to Penistone train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Penistone?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Penistone is 21 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Pontefract to Penistone.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
2. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Barnsleytrain
3. Take the train from Barnsley to Penistonetrain
1h 50m
£9–20
Drive 20.4 mi
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1. Drive from Pontefract to Penistonecar 20.4 mi
32 min
£5–8
Line 28 bus, line 21 bus
1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens B to Barnsley Interchange/A12bus 28 / ...
2. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A5 to Market Place/St Mary's Streetbus 21 / ...
2h 15m
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontefract to Penistonetaxi 20.4 mi
32 min
£45–55

Pontefract to Penistone by train

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Distance: 26 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Penistone via Wakefield Kirkgate and Barnsley in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valley Gardens B to Market Place/St Mary's Street via Barnsley Interchange/A5 in around 2h 15m.

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