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

The cheapest way to get from Royston to Pontefract is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Royston to Pontefract is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £23 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Royston and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Royston station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Station Road/Oakwood Road and arriving at Valley Gardens A via Kirkgate A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Royston to Pontefract?

The distance between Royston and Pontefract is 17 miles. The road distance is 10.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Royston to Pontefract without a car is to line 59 bus and line 149 bus which takes 1h 8m and costs £4 - £7.

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

It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Royston to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Royston to Pontefract bus from?

Royston to Pontefract bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Station Road/Oakwood Road.

Where does the Royston to Pontefract bus arrive?

Royston to Pontefract bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Kirkgate H station.

Can I drive from Royston to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Royston to Pontefract is 10 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Royston to Pontefract.

Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1719+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Royston to Pontefract - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 59 bus

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

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Line 59 bus, line 149 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Station Road/Oakwood Road to Kirkgate Hbus 59
2. Take the bus from Kirkgate A to Valley Gardens Abus 149 / ...
1h 8m
£4–7
Drive 10 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Royston to Pontefractcar 10 mi
17 min
£3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Royston to Pontefracttaxi 10 mi
17 min
£23–28
Line 59 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Station Road/Oakwood Road to Kirkgate Hbus 59
2. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Pontefract Tanshelftrain Leeds - Knottingley
1h 30m
£6–10

Royston to Pontefract by bus

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Distance: 16.8 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Royston, Barnsley, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a bus from Station Road/Oakwood Road to Valley Gardens A via Kirkgate A in around 1h 8m.

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