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How to get fromScunthorpe to Pontefract Castleby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to Doncastertrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Pontefract Monkhilltrain train London Kings Cross - Bradford Interchange / ...
    1h 59m
    £12–24

  2. Line 360 bus, line 401 bus, line 476 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Goole North Streetbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Supermarket to Bus Stn Stand 2bus bus 401
    3. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 3 to South Baileygate Baghill Lanebus bus 476
    4h 48m
    £5–8

  3. Line 152 bus, line 28 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7bus bus 152
    2. Take the bus from Fitzwilliam Station to Pontefract Bus Stationbus bus 28 / ...
    2h 31m
    £13–25

  4. Drive 36.3 mi

    1. Drive from Scunthorpe to Pontefract Castlecar car 36.3 mi
    42 min
    £9–13

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Scunthorpe to Pontefract Castletaxi taxi 36.3 mi
    42 min
    £75–95

  6. Train, line 28 bus

    1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to Doncastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Fitzwilliamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fitzwilliam Station to Pontefract Bus Stationbus bus 28 / ...
    2h 9m
    £16–30

Scunthorpe to Pontefract Castle by train and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration1h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a train from Scunthorpe to Pontefract Castle via Doncaster and Pontefract Monkhill in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Pontefract Castle via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7, Doncaster, Fitzwilliam, Fitzwilliam Station, and Pontefract Bus Station in around 2h 31m.

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