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4.6Travel Information from Pontefract to Manchester
 Distance | 40 miles |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or coach |
 Ticket price range | £13 - £15 |
 Cheapest mode | Coach • £13 • 2 h 44 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • £15 • 1 h 49 min |
 Popular travel companies | Arriva Yorkshire or TransPennine Express |
Travel 40 miles by train or coach to Manchester from Pontefract. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Arriva Yorkshire or TransPennine Express among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Pontefract to Manchester.
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The best way to travel from Pontefract to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Pontefract to Manchester
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There are 2 travel options between Pontefract and Manchester. You can take a train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel to Manchester from Pontefract is a coach with an average price of £13.
This is compared to other travel options from Pontefract to Manchester:
Taking a coach costs £2 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £15.
The fastest way from Pontefract to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 49 min.
There are alternative travel options to Manchester that take longer:
Coach takes on average 2 h 44 min.
You should expect to travel around 40 miles from Pontefract to Manchester.
The average frequency per day from Pontefract to Manchester is:
- Around 1 coach per day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Pontefract and Manchester 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 when travelling from Pontefract to Manchester:
The following travel companies offer services from Pontefract to Manchester:
- Arriva Yorkshire can get you to Manchester by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with Arriva Yorkshire from Pontefract to Manchester for £12 on Omio.
- TransPennine Express or Northern Rail (3) can get you to Manchester by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Northern Rail (3) from Pontefract to Manchester for £15 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Pontefract to Manchester with the following travel companies:
- Take a direct coach with.
- Take a direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Manchester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Pontefract and Manchester.
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