The average train between Bath and Pontefract takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Bath 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 every 2 hours between Bath and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bath is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bath to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Pontefract station via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Bath to Pontefract train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bath to Pontefract train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Bath to Pontefract train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bath and Pontefract is 267.1 km. The road distance is 342 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 3h 13m.