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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 an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, while a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 11 miles (19 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$8 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) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Pontefract:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Pontefract costing on average $8 (€7).
Other travel options to Pontefract take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 33m.
Tickets start at around $8 (€7) compared to roughly $7 (€5) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-1.25 (€-1.01). The journey takes 33m versus 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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.
- 6:29 PM0h34Leeds7:03 PMPontefract$51One-way0 transfers
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- 6:29 PM0h34Leeds7:03 PMPontefract$51One-way0 transfers
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- 6:29 PM0h34Leeds7:03 PMPontefract$51One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Pontefract:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Pontefract costing on average $8 (€7).
Other travel options to Pontefract take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 33m.
- Around 8 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 Arriva UK to go to Pontefract by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Pontefract by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Arriva UK.
- 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
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