The average train between Inverness and Pontefract takes 8h 18m and the fastest train takes 8h 8m. There is at least one train per day from Inverness 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 once daily between Inverness and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 9:40 AM which arrives into Pontefract at 6:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 8h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Pontefract station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
Inverness to Pontefract train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Pontefract train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Inverness to Pontefract train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Inverness and Pontefract is 459.1 km. The road distance is 695 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Pontefract Tanshelf via Darlington and Leeds in around 8h 2m.