Travelling by Bus
Buses are a safe form of sustainable transport which helps to reduce noise pollution and has a lower environmental impact than travelling by private car.
Compared to a car journey, a bus emits 162 grams less carbon dioxide for the same journey whilst offering a cheap, flexible and reliable service.
The closest bus stops to Stonecross Rise are located along Knottingley Road to the south-east, which are just a few minutes walk away! The buses from these stops are run by Arriva Yorkshire and Stevenson’s Travel.
Useful resources
Traveline is a public transport route planner service which is provided by a partnership between local authorities and transport operators.
The unofficial home for bus, coach, and ferry transport in the British Isles and beyond. They also provide a map showing live bus locations and live bus times (where available).
The WY Metro website contains a journey planner for both bus and trains and up to date information about tickets and timetables.
Megabus is a budget coach operator in the UK operated by the Stagecoach Group. Megabus offers greener, smarter travel at great value prices.
Travelling by Train
Trains are a fast and comfortable way to travel. It can provide an opportunity to enjoy your journey, plan your day and catch up with emails or social media.
Trains are also more energy efficient per passenger mile than the car, making them one of the most eco-friendly modes of transport.
The closest train station to Stonecross Rise is Pontefract Monkhill Train Station, located around 10 minutes away on bicycle. Trains from Pontefract Monkhill Station operate on the Leeds and Wakefield to Knottingley and Goole (Pontefract Line).
Useful resources
Railcards allow you to purchase a train ticket at a reduced rate, typically 1/3 off the price of an adult fare and 60% off a kid’s fare.
The National Rail website provides information about tickets, live arrivals and departures, and a journey planner to help plot out your journey through your local area and beyond.
The Northern Rail website contains information about tickets, details of the facilities available at each station and informative updates about rail services.
An independent digital rail platform. The Trainline sells tickets through its website, via telephone and through its free mobile app.