Edinburgh to Pontefract Trains

Edinburgh to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Pontefract takes 3h 58m 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.

3h 58m
Duration: 228 mi
Distance: £119
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via York

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3h 51m

£77–166

Edinburgh to Pontefract train times

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 10:03 PM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, July 20, 2026

6:02 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 11:03 AM
4h • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:03 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, July 21, 2026

6:02 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 11:03 AM
4h • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:03 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 22, 2026

6:02 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 11:03 AM
4h • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:03 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 23, 2026

6:02 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 11:03 AM
4h • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:03 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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