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Trip Overview

The average train between Luton and Pontefract takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Luton 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 29m
Duration
214 mi
Distance
£92
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Luton to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Luton and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 1m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 7m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 6m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 7m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 4m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 4m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 35m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 5m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 15m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 1m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 7m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 6m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 1m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 7m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 6m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 1m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 7m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 6m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 1m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 7m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 6m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Luton to Pontefract.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 214.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Luton, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a train from Luton to Pontefract Tanshelf via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Wakefield Westgate in around 3h 59m.

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