The average train between Aberdeen and Pontefract takes 8h 28m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen to Pontefract. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Aberdeen and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 7:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Pontefract station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
Aberdeen to Pontefract train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Pontefract train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at York station.
Book your Aberdeen to Pontefract train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Aberdeen and Pontefract is 387.1 km. The road distance is 566 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Pontefract Baghill via Edinburgh Waverley and York in around 6h 32m.
