Pontefract to Bolton Trains

Pontefract to Bolton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Bolton takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Bolton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 46m
Duration: 58 mi
Distance: £21
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 34m

£17–31

Pontefract to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Pontefract and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Bolton at 6:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Kirkgate and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:47 PM → 7:08 PM
2h 20m • 2 changes
5:47 PM → 8:07 PM
2h 20m • 2 changes
6:47 PM → 9:21 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
7:47 PM → 10:21 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 12:21 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 1:21 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 12:21 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 1:21 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 12:21 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 1:21 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 12:21 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 1:21 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 20m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 1:07 PM
2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:49 AM → 12:42 PM
2h 53m • 2 changes
11:19 AM → 2:06 PM
2h 46m • 2 changes
1:19 PM → 4:06 PM
2h 46m • 2 changes
3:20 PM → 6:42 PM
3h 22m • 2 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Pontefract to Bolton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Pontefract to Bolton train times

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:47 PM → 7:08 PM

5:47 PM → 8:07 PM

6:47 PM → 9:21 PM

7:47 PM → 10:21 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:07 AM

8:47 AM → 11:07 AM

9:47 AM → 12:21 PM

10:47 AM → 1:21 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:07 AM

8:47 AM → 11:07 AM

9:47 AM → 12:21 PM

10:47 AM → 1:21 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:07 AM

8:47 AM → 11:07 AM

9:47 AM → 12:21 PM

10:47 AM → 1:21 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:07 AM

8:47 AM → 11:07 AM

9:47 AM → 12:21 PM

10:47 AM → 1:21 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:07 AM

8:47 AM → 11:07 AM

9:47 AM → 12:07 PM

10:47 AM → 1:07 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:49 AM → 12:42 PM

11:19 AM → 2:06 PM

1:19 PM → 4:06 PM

3:20 PM → 6:42 PM

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