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How to get fromPontefract to Trafford Centreby train, tram, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Pontefract to Trafford Centre by train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    2. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the tram from St Peter's Square to The Trafford Centretram tram
    2h 50m
    £16–28

  2. Line 140 bus, bus, line 100 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stuart Road to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus 140 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus bus 100
    3h 57m
    £8–13

  3. Line 148 bus, train, line 250 bus

    1. Take the bus from Valley Gardens to Kirkgatebus bus 149 / ...
    2. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Street to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus bus 250
    3h 12m
    £15–24

  4. Drive  56.7 mi

    1. Drive from Pontefract to Trafford Centrecar car 56.7 mi
    56 min
    £15–21

  5. Line 140 bus, bus, line 250 bus

    1. Take the bus from Stuart Road to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus 140 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Street to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus bus 250
    4h 2m
    £10–17

Pontefract to Trafford Centre by bus, train, and foot

Calendar123Weekly Services
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Trafford Centre, England?

You can take a bus from Stuart Road to The Trafford Centre Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 3h 57m.

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