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Holyhead to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Pontefract takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Holyhead 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.

5h 50m
Duration
191 mi
Distance
£86
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Chester

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  1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
  2. Take the train from Chester to Leedstrain train Chester - Leeds
6h 14m
£67–134

Holyhead to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Holyhead and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Chester and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 191.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Pontefract, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Pontefract Tanshelf via Chester and Leeds in around 6h 14m.

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