The average train between Pontefract and Bath takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Bath. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Pontefract and Bath. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Bath at 12:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Bath. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Bath station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Pontefract to Bath train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Pontefract to Bath train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Pontefract to Bath train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Pontefract and Bath is 267.1 km. The road distance is 345 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to Bristol Temple Meads hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 3h 5m.