What is the cheapest way to get from Saint Andrews to Pontefract?

The cheapest way to get from Saint Andrews to Pontefract is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint Andrews to Pontefract?

The fastest way to get from Saint Andrews to Pontefract is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Saint Andrews and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Saint Andrews station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Stuart Road A via Bus Station, Park & Ride and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Saint Andrews and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Saint Andrews to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Cupar and arriving at Pontefract Monkhill via Edinburgh Waverley, York and Castleford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Saint Andrews to Pontefract?

The distance between Saint Andrews and Pontefract is 281 miles. The road distance is 251 miles.

How do I travel from Saint Andrews to Pontefract without a car?

The best way to get from Saint Andrews to Pontefract without a car is to train via York which takes 6h 21m and costs £90 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Saint Andrews to Pontefract?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Saint Andrews to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saint Andrews to Pontefract bus from?

Saint Andrews to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Park & Ride station.

Where do I catch the Saint Andrews to Pontefract train from?

Saint Andrews to Pontefract train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.

Train or bus from Saint Andrews to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Saint Andrews to Pontefract is to train via York which takes 6h 21m and costs £90 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Saint Andrews to Pontefract bus arrive?

Saint Andrews to Pontefract bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Saint Andrews to Pontefract train arrive?

Saint Andrews to Pontefract train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Saint Andrews to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Saint Andrews to Pontefract is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Saint Andrews to Pontefract.

Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1718+ hotels available in Pontefract.

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There are 6 ways to get from Saint Andrews to Pontefract by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
6h 21m
£93–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11
8h 40m
£34–57
Drive 249.5 mi
1. Drive from Saint Andrews to Pontefractcar 249.5 mi
4h 54m
£62–89
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane EDI - LBA
8h 28m
£97–209
Train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 11m
£137–223
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leven to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Leven - Edinburgh
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
9h 40m
£41–132

Saint Andrews to Pontefract by bus and train

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Distance: 279.8 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland and Pontefract, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Pontefract Monkhill via Railway Station, Cupar, Edinburgh Waverley, York, and Castleford in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Park & Ride to Leeds City Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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