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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Pontefract is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Pontefract is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Stuart Road A via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Southampton to Pontefract?

The distance between Southampton and Pontefract is 267 miles. The road distance is 222.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Pontefract without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Southampton to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Pontefract bus from?

Southampton to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Pontefract train from?

Southampton to Pontefract train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Southampton to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Southampton to Pontefract is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £75 - £220 and takes 7h 10m, you could also bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Southampton to Pontefract bus arrive?

Southampton to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Southampton to Pontefract train arrive?

Southampton to Pontefract train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Pontefract is 223 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Southampton to Pontefract.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

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Southampton to Pontefract - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Southampton to Pontefract by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
5h 6m
£88–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
10h 45m
£44–76
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Barnsleytrain
10h 20m
£47–81
Drive 221.3 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Pontefractcar 221.3 mi
3h 46m
£55–79
Fly Southampton Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane SOU - LBA
7h 10m
£80–217
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 52m
£110–167
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
6h 39m
£82–258
Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
5h 58m
£117–290

Southampton to Pontefract by bus and train

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Distance: 265.6 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Pontefract Tanshelf via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Wakefield Westgate in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, easyJet, KLM, and Aer Lingus fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) 5 times a day.

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