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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Thirsk to Leedstrain train Saltburn - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelftrain train Leeds - Knottingley
    2h 6m
    £24–43

  2. Bus, line 141 bus via York

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Station Roadbus bus 30X / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rougier Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus bus 141 / ...
    3h 38m
    £7–9

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Station Roadbus bus 30X / ...
    2. Take the train from York to Castlefordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Castleford Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus bus 141 / ...
    2h 41m
    £11–19

  4. Drive 43.5 mi

    1. Drive from Thirsk to Pontefractcar car 43.5 mi
    45 min
    £11–16

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thirsk to Pontefracttaxi taxi 43.5 mi
    45 min
    £90–110

  6. Bus, line 141 bus

    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Station Stand 4bus bus 150
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 1 to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 36
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus bus 141 / ...
    4h 12m

Thirsk to Pontefract by train

Calendar110Weekly Trains
Duration2h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 66 mi
  • Duration: 2h 6m

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

You can take a train from Thirsk to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Stuart Road A via Station Road, Rougier Street, Leeds Bus Station Entrance, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 38m.

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