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Northampton to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Northampton and Pontefract takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

5h 15m
Duration
161 mi
Distance
£89
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 39m
£70–124

Northampton to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Northampton and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 160.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Pontefract Tanshelf via Birmingham New Street and Wakefield Westgate in around 4h 39m.

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