The average train between Pontefract and Lydney takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Lydney. 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 every 2 hours between Pontefract and Lydney. 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 Lydney at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Pontefract to Lydney? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Lydney. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Lydney station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Pontefract to Lydney train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Pontefract to Lydney train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lydney station.
Book your Pontefract to Lydney train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Pontefract and Lydney is 233.4 km. The road distance is 297 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Lydney via Wakefield Westgate and Cheltenham Spa in around 4h 37m.