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 - £55 and takes 8h 59m.

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 - £95.

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 Park & Ride and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

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 Baghill via Edinburgh Waverley and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Saint Andrews to Pontefract?

The distance between Saint Andrews and Pontefract is 278 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 which takes 5h 58m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m 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 Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus 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 which takes 5h 58m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Saint Andrews to Pontefract bus arrive?

Saint Andrews to Pontefract bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Park & Ride 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 1752+ hotels available in Pontefract.

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There are 7 ways to get from Saint Andrews to Pontefract by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
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 / ...
5h 58m
£91–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park & Ridebus X24 / ...
2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11
8h 59m
£34–54
Drive 249.5 mi
1. Drive from Saint Andrews to Pontefractcar 249.5 mi
4h 54m
£63–91
Bus, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane EDI - LBA
7h 40m
£79–189
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X59 / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 31m
£92–177
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X59 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
9h 35m
£35–73
Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain
7h 23m
£88–198

Saint Andrews to Pontefract by bus and train

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Distance: 276.9 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Pontefract Baghill via Railway Station, Cupar, Edinburgh Waverley, and York in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Stuart Road A via Park & Ride and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 59m.

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