The average train between Colwyn Bay and Pontefract takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Colwyn Bay 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 Colwyn Bay and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colwyn Bay is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Chester and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Colwyn Bay to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Colwyn Bay station and arriving at Pontefract station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Colwyn Bay to Pontefract train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Colwyn Bay station.
Colwyn Bay to Pontefract train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Colwyn Bay to Pontefract train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Colwyn Bay and Pontefract is 165.7 km. The road distance is 237 km.
You can take a train from Colwyn Bay to Pontefract Tanshelf via Chester and Leeds in around 5h 19m.