The average train between Bournemouth and Pontefract takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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 hourly between Bournemouth and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 41m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Pontefract? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Pontefract station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Bournemouth to Pontefract train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Pontefract train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Bournemouth to Pontefract train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bournemouth and Pontefract is 332.6 km. The road distance is 474 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Pontefract Tanshelf via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Wakefield Westgate in around 5h 37m.