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How to get fromSheffield to Pontefractby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Pontefract Baghilltrain train Sheffield - York
    40 min
    £8–15

  2. Bus, line 141 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus bus 141 / ...
    2h 20m
    £5–12

  3. Drive  26.4 mi

    1. Drive from Sheffield to Pontefractcar car 26.4 mi
    42 min
    £7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sheffield to Pontefracttaxi taxi 26.4 mi
    42 min
    £110–140

  5. Train, line 149 bus

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train Sheffield - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kirkgate A to Valley Gardens Abus bus 149 / ...
    1h 35m
    £9–19

  6. Train via Wakefield Westgate

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield Westgatetrain train Reading - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Pontefract Tanshelftrain train Leeds - Knottingley
    1h 35m
    £11–24

Sheffield to Pontefract by train

Calendar20Weekly Trains
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 25 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Sheffield to Pontefract Baghill 3 times a day. Tickets cost £8–15 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station in around 2h 20m.

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