Train Pontefract to Liverpool from £38 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Liverpool takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Liverpool. 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 18m
Duration: 92 mi
Distance: £38
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 27m

£33–58

Pontefract to Liverpool train times

Trains run hourly between Pontefract and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 12:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:42 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 11:59 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 12:59 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:42 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 11:59 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 12:59 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:42 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 11:59 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 12:59 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:42 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 11:59 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 12:59 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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