The average train between Edinburgh and Pontefract takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours 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 every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 10:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 57m. 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 Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Edinburgh to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Edinburgh to Pontefract train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Edinburgh and Pontefract is 278.8 km. The road distance is 397 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 3h.