The average train between Edinburgh and Pontefract takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 3 times a day between Edinburgh and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 3:00 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Pontefract station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Edinburgh to Pontefract train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Pontefract train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.
Book your Edinburgh to Pontefract train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Edinburgh and Pontefract is 278.8 km. The road distance is 360 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to York hourly. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Cross Country also services this route hourly.
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