Train Durham to Pontefract from £63 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Durham and Pontefract takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. 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 17m
Duration: 110 mi
Distance: £63
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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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 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 9, 2026

6:53 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, April 10, 2026

6:53 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, April 11, 2026

6:53 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, April 12, 2026

8:17 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 41m • 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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Frequently asked questions

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