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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Pontefract
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Pontefract among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 11 miles (19 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$7 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Pontefract:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Pontefract costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Pontefract take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 3m.
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How to get from Leeds to Pontefract by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Pontefract is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G861081:17 PM0h29Leeds station (LDS)1:46 PMPontefract Monkhill (PFM)$81One-way0 transfers
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G861081:17 PM0h29Leeds station (LDS)1:46 PMPontefract Monkhill (PFM)$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G861081:17 PM0h29Leeds station (LDS)1:46 PMPontefract Monkhill (PFM)$81One-way0 transfers
Other options
G8610511:17 AM0h29Leeds station (LDS)11:46 AMPontefract Monkhill (PFM)$81One-way0 transfers
G861019:13 AM0h31Leeds station (LDS)9:44 AMPontefract Monkhill (PFM)$81One-way0 transfers
G9006110:25 AM0h33Leeds station (LDS)10:58 AMPontefract Tanshelf (POT)$81One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Pontefract:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Pontefract costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Pontefract take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 3m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Pontefract as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Pontefract Monkhill (PFM).
- Travel with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Pontefract by train.
- Travel with Arriva UK to go to Pontefract by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Northern Trains Limited.
- 0 direct buses per day with Arriva UK.
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