Train Pontefract to Dover from £109 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Dover takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Dover. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 6m
Duration: 261 mi
Distance: £109
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...

4h 32m

£78–166

Pontefract to Dover train times

Trains run hourly between Pontefract and Dover. 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 Dover at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

11:47 AM → 4:13 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
12:47 PM → 5:13 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
1:47 PM → 6:14 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
2:47 PM → 7:13 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

9:49 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
11:19 AM → 3:14 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
1:19 PM → 5:13 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
3:20 PM → 7:14 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

7:42 AM → 12:13 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 3:13 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

7:42 AM → 12:13 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 3:13 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

7:42 AM → 12:13 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Distance: 261 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Dover, England?

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Dover Priory via Wakefield Westgate, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 32m.

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