Train Middlesbrough to Pontefract from £40 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Middlesbrough and Pontefract takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough 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 4m
Duration: 94 mi
Distance: £40
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 48m

£34–60

Middlesbrough to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Middlesbrough and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

1:14 PM → 4:02 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
2:14 PM → 5:02 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
3:14 PM → 6:02 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
4:14 PM → 7:02 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:17 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:17 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:17 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
8:14 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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