The average train between Pontefract and Coventry takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Coventry. 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 hourly between Pontefract and Coventry. 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 Coventry at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Coventry. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Coventry station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Pontefract to Coventry train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Pontefract to Coventry train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Pontefract to Coventry train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Pontefract and Coventry is 143.5 km. The road distance is 213 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 1h 39m.