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Holyhead to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Pontefract takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. 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 20m
Duration
171 mi
Distance
£81
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
5h 37m
£68–114

Holyhead to Pontefract train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Holyhead and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 171.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Pontefract Tanshelf via Manchester Piccadilly and Wakefield Kirkgate in around 5h 37m.

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