Durham to Pontefract Trains

Durham to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Durham and Pontefract takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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.

2h 18m
Duration: 110 mi
Distance: £51
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 30m

£33–71

Durham to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Durham and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

10:54 AM → 1:03 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 2:03 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
12:53 PM → 3:03 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 4:03 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:53 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:43 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
10:53 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
12:53 PM → 2:58 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
2:53 PM → 4:58 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:53 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:53 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 10m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Durham 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.

Durham to Pontefract trains

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Durham to Pontefract train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

10:54 AM → 1:03 PM

11:54 AM → 2:03 PM

12:53 PM → 3:03 PM

1:54 PM → 4:03 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:53 AM → 9:03 AM

7:53 AM → 10:03 AM

8:54 AM → 11:03 AM

9:53 AM → 12:03 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:43 AM → 10:58 AM

10:53 AM → 12:58 PM

12:53 PM → 2:58 PM

2:53 PM → 4:58 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:53 AM → 9:03 AM

7:53 AM → 10:03 AM

8:53 AM → 11:03 AM

9:53 AM → 12:03 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:53 AM → 9:03 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Durham to Leeds

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Durham to Pontefract train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

10:54 AM → 1:03 PM

11:54 AM → 2:03 PM

12:53 PM → 3:03 PM

1:54 PM → 4:03 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:53 AM → 9:03 AM

7:53 AM → 10:03 AM

8:54 AM → 11:03 AM

9:53 AM → 12:03 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:43 AM → 10:58 AM

10:53 AM → 12:58 PM

12:53 PM → 2:58 PM

2:53 PM → 4:58 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:53 AM → 9:03 AM

7:53 AM → 10:03 AM

8:53 AM → 11:03 AM

9:53 AM → 12:03 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:53 AM → 9:03 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Durham to Leeds

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