The average train between Luton and Pontefract takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h. 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.
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.


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Want to know about travelling from Luton to Pontefract? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Luton to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Pontefract station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Luton to Pontefract train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Pontefract train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Luton to Pontefract train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Luton and Pontefract is 210.2 km. The road distance is 345 km.
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.