How to get to Leeds from Pontefract

There are 2 ways to get from Pontefract to Leeds: train or coach.

The cheapest way to travel to Leeds from Pontefract is a train with an average price of £6.

This is compared to other travel options from Pontefract to Leeds:

Taking a train costs £1 less than taking a coach, which costs on average £6 for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Leeds from Pontefract is by train with an average travel time of 33 min.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Getting to Leeds by coach takes 48 min on average.

The distance from Pontefract to Leeds is approximately 12 miles.

The average frequency per day from Pontefract to Leeds is:

• 2 coaches per day.
• 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Pontefract and Leeds as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Pontefract to Leeds:

• Trains mostly leave from Pontefract Monkhill and tend to arrive in Leeds.

The following travel companies offer services from Pontefract to Leeds:

• Arriva Yorkshire can take you to Leeds by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for Arriva Yorkshire from Pontefract to Leeds for £4.
• Travel with Northern Rail (3) for trains to Leeds. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Northern Rail (3) Pontefract to Leeds tickets on Omio for £6.

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

• You'll find 2 direct coaches a day to Leeds with Arriva Yorkshire.
• You can find 6 direct trains per day to take to Leeds with Northern Rail (3).

Direct services to Leeds 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 route.