The average train between Pontefract and Luton takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Luton. 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 Luton. 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 Luton at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Luton. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Luton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Pontefract to Luton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Pontefract to Luton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Luton station.
Book your Pontefract to Luton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Pontefract and Luton is 210.2 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Luton via Wakefield Westgate, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 23m.