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

The cheapest way to get from Rushden to Pontefract is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 5m.

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) 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 38m.

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 Kettering, Leicester, Sheffield and Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

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 4h 23m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m 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 Kettering station.

Train or bus from Rushden to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Rushden to Pontefract is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 8h 38m.

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 Leicester 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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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

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Rushden to Pontefract - 6 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield Westgatetrain
4h 23m
£73–118
Drive 116.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rushden to Pontefractcar 116.9 mi
2h 5m
£29–42
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 Pontefract Monkhilltrain
6h
£35–49
Train via London
1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain Corby - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
4h 53m
£91–144
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 11m
£60–99
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
8h 38m
£35–85

Rushden to Pontefract by bus and train

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Distance: 140.4 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a vehicle from Rushden to Pontefract Tanshelf via Wellingborough, Kettering, Leicester, Sheffield, and Wakefield Westgate in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £29–75 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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