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The average train between Bournemouth and Pontefract takes 5h 49m 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.

5h 49m
Duration
294 mi
Distance
£121
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bournemouth to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 5:39 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 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 54m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 30m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 30m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 54m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 30m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 30m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 54m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 30m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 30m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 54m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 30m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 30m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 54m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 30m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 30m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 23m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 44m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 42m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 22m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 8m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 7m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited6h 7m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Pontefract.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 294.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Pontefract, England?

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 42m.

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