The average train between London and Pontefract takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from London 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 3 times a day between London and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 11:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 9:55 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from London station and arriving at Pontefract station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 59m.
London to Pontefract train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, depart from King's Cross station.
London to Pontefract train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, arrive at Pontefract Monkhill station.
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The distance between London and Pontefract is 255.6 km. The road distance is 277 km.
Grand Central Trains operates a train from King's Cross to Pontefract Monkhill 3 times a day. Tickets cost £40–80 and the journey takes 2h 2m.
