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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 7m

  2. Bus, line 141 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Northampton Bus Interchangebus bus X47 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Park to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus bus 141 / ...
    6h 27m
    £18–31

  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 47m
    £60–104

  4. Drive 116.9 mi

    1. Drive from Rushden to Pontefractcar car 116.9 mi
    2h 5m
    £29–42

  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 12m
    £58–96

  6. Bus, line 28 bus

    1. Take the bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Northampton Bus Interchangebus bus X47 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Sheffield Interchange - City Centrebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A12 to Valley Gardens Abus bus 28 / ...
    8h 11m
    £20–36

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  • Distance: 131.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Stuart Road A via Northampton Bus Interchange, Coach Park, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 27m.

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