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How to get from Pontefract to Harrogate by bus and train?

From Pontefract to Harrogate by bus and train

To get from Pontefract to Harrogate in Harrogate, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 148 bus from Valley Gardens B station to Wakefield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Leeds station to Harrogate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min.

128min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 148148
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Valley Gardens B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Valley Gardens B
    ID 45018270
    1.28 km • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 148148
    Wait for bus
    148
    Wakefield City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wakefield
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wakefield Westgate
    710 m • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leeds
    15 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    York
  • 8
    Ride to train station Harrogate
    Ride to train station
    Harrogate
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Pontefract to Harrogate by bus and train via 140, NORTHERN and NORTHERN

To get from Pontefract to Harrogate in Harrogate, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 140 bus from Stuart Road B station to Castleford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Leeds station to Harrogate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min.

133min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 140140
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Stuart Road B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stuart Road B
    ID 45018305
    1.74 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Bus - 140140
    Wait for bus
    140
    Leeds City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castleford
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castleford
    360 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leeds
    20 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    York
  • 8
    Ride to train station Harrogate
    Ride to train station
    Harrogate
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Pontefract to Harrogate

The distance between Pontefract, Harrogate and Harrogate, Harrogate is approximately 63.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pontefract to Harrogate by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Harrogate – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Pontefract

Pontefract is located at Pontefract, Harrogate and the nearest public transport station is Ackworth Rd Tudor Close.

Train stations close to Pontefract:

  • Pontefract Monkhill

Bus stations close to Pontefract:

  • Ackworth Rd Tudor Close
  • Carleton Park Road Lyon Rd
  • Ackworth Rd Hardwick Road

Public transport stations close to Harrogate, Harrogate

Harrogate is located at Harrogate, Harrogate and the nearest public transport station is Library Gardens.

Bus stations close to Harrogate:

  • Library Gardens
  • Victoria Avenue
  • North Park Road

Alternative route from Pontefract to Harrogate by bus and train via 140, NORTHERN and NORTHERN

To get from Pontefract to Harrogate in Harrogate, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 140 bus from Stuart Road B station to Castleford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Leeds station to Harrogate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min.

133min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 140140
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Stuart Road B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stuart Road B
    ID 45018305
    1.74 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Bus - 140140
    Wait for bus
    140
    Leeds City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castleford
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castleford
    360 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leeds
    20 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    York
  • 8
    Ride to train station Harrogate
    Ride to train station
    Harrogate
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Pontefract to Harrogate?

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Bus line 148, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Pontefract to Harrogate?

    The alternative route takes 133 minutes, using Bus line 140, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Pontefract and Harrogate?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Pontefract to Harrogate?

    The 148 bus line goes from Valley Gardens B station near Pontefract in Yorkshire to Wakefield City Centre station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Wakefield City Centre station near Harrogate in Harrogate.

  • How long does it take to travel from Pontefract to Harrogate by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Pontefract in Yorkshire and Harrogate in Harrogate by bus and train is about 2 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Pontefract to get to Harrogate?

    Get on the 148 bus from the Valley Gardens B stop near Pontefract in Yorkshire.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Pontefract and Harrogate?

    Get off the bus at the Wakefield City Centre station, which is closest to Harrogate in Harrogate.

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