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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pontefract to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $30, while a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$30 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Pontefract to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around $30 (€25) compared to roughly $19 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$11 (-€9). The journey takes 1h 41m versus 1h 13m 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 Pontefract to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Pontefract to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:21 AM3h09Stuart Road B9:30 AMManchester$331One-way1 transfer
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- 6:21 AM3h09Stuart Road B9:30 AMManchester$331One-way1 transfer
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- 6:21 AM3h09Stuart Road B9:30 AMManchester$331One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 7:56 AM3h14Stuart Road B11:10 AMManchester$331One-way1 transfer
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- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pontefract and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Pontefract Monkhill (PFM) and arrive in Manchester Victoria (MCV).
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Grand Central Trains to go to Manchester by train.
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