Train Perth to Pontefract from £178 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Perth and Pontefract takes 6h 24m 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 24m
Duration: 302 mi
Distance: £178
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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6h 46m

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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 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

1:24 PM → 7:02 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
2:27 PM → 8:03 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
3:25 PM → 9:02 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
4:21 PM → 10:02 PM
5h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:19 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
8:06 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:19 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
8:06 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:19 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
8:06 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:19 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
8:06 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
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