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

The cheapest way to get from Scunthorpe to Pontefract is to bus and line 401 bus and line 476 bus which costs £5 - £9 and takes 5h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Scunthorpe to Pontefract?

The fastest way to get from Scunthorpe to Pontefract is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £9 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Scunthorpe and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Scunthorpe station to Pontefract station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Pontefract Bus Station via Supermarket and Bus Stn Stand 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Scunthorpe and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Scunthorpe to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Doncaster and Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Scunthorpe to Pontefract?

The distance between Scunthorpe and Pontefract is 43 miles. The road distance is 37.2 miles.

How do I travel from Scunthorpe to Pontefract without a car?

The best way to get from Scunthorpe to Pontefract without a car is to train and line 28 bus which takes 2h 1m and costs £16 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Scunthorpe to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scunthorpe to Pontefract bus from?

Scunthorpe to Pontefract bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scunthorpe to Pontefract train from?

Scunthorpe to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scunthorpe station.

Train or bus from Scunthorpe to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Scunthorpe to Pontefract is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £17 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 401 bus and line 476 bus, which costs £5 - £9 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Scunthorpe to Pontefract bus arrive?

Scunthorpe to Pontefract bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, arrive at Goole North Street station.

Where does the Scunthorpe to Pontefract train arrive?

Scunthorpe to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Scunthorpe to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Scunthorpe to Pontefract is 37 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Scunthorpe to Pontefract.

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

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Scunthorpe to Pontefract - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 28 bus

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

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Train, line 28 bus
best
1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to Doncastertrain
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Fitzwilliamtrain
3. Take the bus from Fitzwilliam Station to Valley Gardens Abus 28 / ...
2h 1m
£16–29
Bus, line 401 bus, line 476 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Goole North Streetbus 361 / ...
2. Take the bus from Supermarket to Bus Stn Stand 2bus 401
3. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 3 to Pontefract Bus Stationbus 476
5h 12m
£5–9
Line 152 bus, train, line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7bus 152
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Fitzwilliamtrain
3. Take the bus from Fitzwilliam Station to Valley Gardens Abus 28 / ...
2h 23m
£13–24
Drive 37 mi
1. Drive from Scunthorpe to Pontefractcar 37 mi
44 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Scunthorpe to Pontefracttaxi 37 mi
44 min
£160–200
Train
1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to Doncastertrain
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Wakefield Westgatetrain
3. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Pontefract Tanshelftrain
2h 4m
£17–37

Scunthorpe to Pontefract by train and bus

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Distance: 42.7 mi
Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Scunthorpe, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a train from Scunthorpe to Pontefract Tanshelf via Doncaster and Wakefield Westgate in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Pontefract Bus Station via Supermarket and Bus Stn Stand 3 in around 5h 12m.

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