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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Pontefract is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Pontefract is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Stirling and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Stirling station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Stuart Road A via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Stirling and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Stirling and arriving at Pontefract Baghill via Edinburgh Waverley and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Stirling to Pontefract?

The distance between Stirling and Pontefract is 261 miles. The road distance is 239.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stirling to Pontefract without a car is to train via York which takes 4h 50m and costs £85 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Stirling to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Pontefract bus from?

Stirling to Pontefract bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Pontefract train from?

Stirling to Pontefract train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.

Train or bus from Stirling to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Stirling to Pontefract is to train via York which takes 4h 50m and costs £85 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Stirling to Pontefract bus arrive?

Stirling to Pontefract bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Stirling to Pontefract train arrive?

Stirling to Pontefract train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Stirling to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Pontefract is 240 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Stirling to Pontefract.

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

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Stirling to Pontefract - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 50m
£89–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
7h 48m
£27–48
Drive 238.4 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Pontefractcar 238.4 mi
3h 58m
£59–85
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
7h 51m
£74–173
Train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 6m
£138–210
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
9h 24m
£38–145
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane EDI - LBA
7h 25m
£87–200

Stirling to Pontefract by train

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Distance: 259.6 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Stirling, Scotland and Pontefract, England?

You can take a train from Stirling to Pontefract Baghill via Edinburgh Waverley and York in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Stuart Road A via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 48m.

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