The average train between Coventry and Pontefract takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Coventry 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 Coventry and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 1:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Coventry is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Coventry 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 Coventry to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Coventry station and arriving at Pontefract station via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Coventry to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Coventry to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Coventry to Pontefract train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Coventry and Pontefract is 143.5 km. The road distance is 210 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 43m.