Train Perth to Pontefract from £172 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Perth and Pontefract takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Perth 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.

6h 15m
Duration: 302 mi
Distance: £172
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Perth to Pontefract train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Perth and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 10:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, June 6, 2026

10:18 PM → 12:58 PM
Arrives next day
14h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, June 7, 2026

9:17 AM → 2:58 PM
5h 41m • 2 changes
10:10 AM → 4:58 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
12:57 PM → 6:58 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
3:29 PM → 8:58 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, June 8, 2026

6:19 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 44m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 1:03 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
8:06 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 3:03 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, June 9, 2026

6:19 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 44m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 1:03 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
8:06 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 3:03 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, June 10, 2026

6:19 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 44m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 1:03 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
8:06 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 3:03 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, June 11, 2026

6:19 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 44m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 1:03 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
8:06 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 3:03 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
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