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

The cheapest way to get from Rushden to Pontefract is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 8h 10m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Rushden and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Rushden to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from (Rushden) Barwick House and arriving at Stuart Road A via Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Rushden and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Rushden to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Wellingborough and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Sheffield and Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Rushden to Pontefract?

The distance between Rushden and Pontefract is 142 miles. The road distance is 117.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rushden to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £60 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Rushden to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rushden to Pontefract bus from?

Rushden to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Rushden to Pontefract train from?

Rushden to Pontefract train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Wellingborough station.

Train or bus from Rushden to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Rushden to Pontefract is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £60 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Rushden to Pontefract bus arrive?

Rushden to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Rushden to Pontefract train arrive?

Rushden to Pontefract train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Rushden to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Rushden to Pontefract is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Rushden to Pontefract.

Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1717+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Rushden to Pontefract - 5 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rushden to Pontefract by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wellingborough to Sheffieldtrain Bedford - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 11m
£63–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
8h 10m
£27–50
Line 50 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Bus Interchangebus 50 / ...
2. Take the bus from (Corby) George Street Stop G to Railway Stationbus X4
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Wakefield Westgatetrain
5h 57m
£40–62
Drive 116.9 mi
1. Drive from Rushden to Pontefractcar 116.9 mi
2h 5m
£29–42
Line 50 bus, train, line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Bus Interchangebus 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Barnsleytrain
4. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A11 to Valley Gardens Abus 28 / ...
6h 32m
£51–81

Rushden to Pontefract by bus and train

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5h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 141.1 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Rushden, Northamptonshire, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a bus from Blackfriars to Pontefract Tanshelf via Church Street Interchange, Dryden Road, Wellingborough, Sheffield, and Wakefield Westgate in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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