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

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There are 5 ways to get from Stockport to Pontefract by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stockport to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield Westgatetrain train
    3. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Pontefract Tanshelftrain train
    2h 30m
    £27–55

  2. Bus, line 141 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus bus 141 / ...
    3h 25m
    £11–25

  3. Drive 46 mi

    1. Drive from Stockport to Pontefractcar car 46 mi
    1h 13m
    £12–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Stockport to Pontefracttaxi taxi 46 mi
    1h 13m
    £95–120

  5. Train, line 149 bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kirkgate A to Valley Gardens Abus bus 149 / ...
    2h 33m
    £17–32

Stockport to Pontefract by train

Calendar110Weekly Trains
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 72.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from Stockport to Pontefract Tanshelf via Sheffield and Wakefield Westgate in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mersey Square to Stuart Road A via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 25m.

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