The average train between Pontefract and Gloucester takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Gloucester. 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 Gloucester. 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 Gloucester at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Gloucester station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Pontefract to Gloucester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Pontefract to Gloucester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Pontefract to Gloucester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Pontefract and Gloucester is 212.4 km. The road distance is 266 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to Cheltenham Spa hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 22m.