Northampton to Pontefract Trains

Northampton to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Northampton and Pontefract takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Northampton 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.

4h 45m
Duration: 143 mi
Distance: £79
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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4h 58m

£63–111

Northampton to Pontefract train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Northampton and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Rugby and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, July 20, 2026

8:10 PM → 5:59 AM
Arrives next day
9h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, July 21, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 48m • 3 changes
5:42 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 21m • 3 changes
7:11 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 52m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, July 22, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 48m • 3 changes
5:42 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 21m • 3 changes
7:11 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 52m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, July 23, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 48m • 3 changes
5:42 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 21m • 3 changes
7:11 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 52m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, July 24, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 48m • 3 changes
5:42 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 21m • 3 changes
7:11 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 52m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, July 25, 2026

5:16 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 47m • 3 changes
5:43 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 20m • 3 changes
7:10 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 53m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 53m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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