Chester to Pontefract Trains

Chester to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Pontefract takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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.

3h 50m
Duration: 107 mi
Distance: £41
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 38m

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Chester to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:21 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 12:03 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
10:26 AM → 2:03 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:20 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 12:03 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:20 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 12:03 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:20 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 12:03 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:20 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 12:03 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:20 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 12:03 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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