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

The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Pontefract is to bus and line 476 bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 5h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitby to Pontefract is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Whitby and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitby to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Bus Stn Stand 4 and arriving at Stuart Road A via Castleford Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Whitby and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Whitby and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Middlesbrough and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Whitby to Pontefract?

The distance between Whitby and Pontefract is 82 miles. The road distance is 72.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitby to Pontefract without a car is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs £11 - £19.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Whitby to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Pontefract bus from?

Whitby to Pontefract bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Bus Stn Stand 4 station.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Pontefract train from?

Whitby to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.

Train or bus from Whitby to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Whitby to Pontefract is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs £11 - £19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Whitby to Pontefract bus arrive?

Whitby to Pontefract bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Rail Station.

Where does the Whitby to Pontefract train arrive?

Whitby to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Middlesbrough station.

Can I drive from Whitby to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitby to Pontefract is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Whitby to Pontefract.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Whitby to Pontefract?

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

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Whitby to Pontefract - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 141 bus

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Stationbus 840
4h 17m
£11–19
Bus, line 476 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Stonebowbus 840
2. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 3 to Pontefract Bus Stationbus 476
5h 18m
£4–6
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Bus Station Stand 2bus 840
2. Take the train from Malton to Leedstrain Scarborough - Manchester Victoria / ...
4h 20m
£26–44
Drive 72.3 mi
1. Drive from Whitby to Pontefractcar 72.3 mi
1h 33m
£18–26
Bus, line 141 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Bus Station Stand 2bus 840
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 2 to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Road Abus 141 / ...
4h 57m
£7–9
Train
1. Take the train from Whitby to Middlesbroughtrain Whitby - Middlesbrough / ...
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Leedstrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 6m
£46–81

Whitby to Pontefract by bus and train

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Distance: 81.7 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Whitby, North Yorkshire, England and Pontefract, England?

Yorkshire Coastliner operates a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Whitby to Pontefract Tanshelf via Middlesbrough and Leeds in around 5h 6m.

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