How to travel from Leeds to Pontefract

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from Leeds to Pontefract

How to get from Leeds to Pontefract by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Leeds to Pontefract is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Northern Rail (3)
07:44AM0h55
Leeds
08:39AMPontefract
$81One-way
0 transfers

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Northern Rail (3)
07:44AM0h55
Leeds
08:39AMPontefract
$81One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Northern Rail (3)
07:44AM0h55
Leeds
08:39AMPontefract
$81One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leeds to Pontefract

Travel to Pontefract easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leeds to Pontefract.

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There are 2 travel options to Pontefract from Leeds. You can take a train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Pontefract from Leeds is by taking a train, which costs on average $5 (€4).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Leeds to Pontefract:

Taking a train costs $2 (€2) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $7 (€6).

The fastest way to get to Pontefract from Leeds is by train with an average travel time of 29 min.

Other travel options to Pontefract take longer:

Bus takes 1 h 6 min on average.

The Leeds to Pontefract distance is around 12 miles (19 km).

The average frequency per day from Leeds to Pontefract is:

  • 3 buses a day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Leeds to Pontefract as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Leeds to Pontefract:

  • Most travelers catch their train from Leeds and arrive in Pontefract Monkhill.

The following travel companies offer services from Leeds to Pontefract:

  • Travel with Arriva Yorkshire to go to Pontefract by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Arriva Yorkshire Leeds to Pontefract tickets on Omio for $4 (€4).
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3) for trains to Pontefract. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Northern Rail (3) Leeds to Pontefract tickets on Omio for $5 (€4).

Yes, there are direct routes from Leeds to Pontefract with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 1 direct bus per day to Pontefract with Arriva Yorkshire.
  • You'll find 4 direct trains a day to Pontefract with Northern Rail (3).

Direct services to Pontefract tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Omio customers who travel from Leeds to Pontefract often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, York or Skegness. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Pontefract and these popular destinations at a great price.

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