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 £23 - £35 and takes 7h 55m.

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 £28 - £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) Skinners Hill Layby and arriving at Stuart Road A via Northampton Bus Interchange, Lake and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

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 3h 46m.

How far is it from Rushden to Pontefract?

The distance between Rushden and Pontefract is 141 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 3h 46m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m 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 Stagecoach Midlands, depart from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby 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 3h 46m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Rushden to Pontefract bus arrive?

Rushden to Pontefract bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Northampton Bus Interchange 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.

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

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Rushden to Pontefract - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 48 bus

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There are 4 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 Reading - Leeds / ...
3h 46m
£84–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X47 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lake to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
7h 55m
£23–34
Drive 116.9 mi
1. Drive from Rushden to Pontefractcar 116.9 mi
2h 5m
£29–42
Line 48 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Church Street Interchange to Railway Stationbus 48
2. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
7h 19m
£53–84

Rushden to Pontefract by bus and foot

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7h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 140.4 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a vehicle from Rushden to Pontefract Tanshelf via Wellingborough, Sheffield, and Wakefield Westgate in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Stuart Road A via Northampton Bus Interchange, Georges Drive, Lake, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 55m.

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