The average train between Pontefract and Edinburgh takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontefract to Edinburgh. 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 3 times a day between Pontefract and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 8:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 4:35 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Pontefract to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from York station.
Pontefract to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Pontefract to Edinburgh train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Pontefract and Edinburgh is 278.8 km. The road distance is 360 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from York to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Cross Country also services this route hourly.
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