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

The cheapest way to get from Congleton to Pontefract is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Congleton to Pontefract is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Congleton and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Congleton station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Stuart Road via Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Congleton to Pontefract?

The distance between Congleton and Pontefract is 74 miles. The road distance is 64.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Congleton to Pontefract without a car is to train and line 149 bus which takes 3h 12m and costs £20 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Congleton to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Congleton to Pontefract bus from?

Congleton to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Congleton to Pontefract bus arrive?

Congleton to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Can I drive from Congleton to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Congleton to Pontefract is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Congleton to Pontefract.

Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1775+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Congleton to Pontefract - 4 ways to travel via train, line 149 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Congleton to Pontefract by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 149 bus
best
1. Take the train from Congleton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
3. Take the bus from Kirkgate to Valley Gardensbus 149 / ...
3h 12m
£20–37
Bus, line 141 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stuart Roadbus 141 / ...
4h 28m
£16–30
Drive 64.5 mi
1. Drive from Congleton to Pontefractcar 64.5 mi
1h 46m
£16–24
Train, line 149 bus via Macclesfield
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
2. Take the bus from Kirkgate to Valley Gardensbus 149 / ...
3h 30m
£20–37

Congleton to Pontefract by train and bus

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3h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 73.8 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Congleton, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Stuart Road via Bus Station, Macclesfield, Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 28m.

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