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How to get fromRushden to Pontefractby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Line 94 bus, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from (Rushden) Barwick House to Old Town Hallbus bus 94
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Hall to Railway Stationbus bus X4
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Pontefract Monkhilltrain train
    4h 8m

  2. Drive 116.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rushden to Pontefractcar car 116.9 mi
    2h 5m
    £29–41

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield Westgatetrain train
    4h 51m
    £61–104

  4. Line 50 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Bus Interchangebus bus 50 / ...
    2. Take the bus from (Corby) George Street Stop G to Railway Stationbus bus X4
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Wakefield Westgatetrain train
    5h 56m
    £40–62

  5. Line 48 bus, train, line 28 bus

    1. Take the bus from Church Street Interchange to Railway Stationbus bus 48
    2. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Barnsleytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens Abus bus 28 / ...
    7h 14m
    £59–96

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 240 / ...
    8h 5m
    £35–80

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  • Distance: 131.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a bus from (Rushden) Adnitt Road to Pontefract Tanshelf via Rail Station Forecourt, Wellingborough, Kettering, Leicester, Sheffield, and Wakefield Westgate in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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