Train Pontefract to Manchester from £20 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Manchester takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Manchester. 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 3m
Duration: 47 mi
Distance: £20
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 5m

£16–30

Pontefract to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Pontefract and Manchester. 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 Manchester at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

7:47 PM → 9:39 PM
1h 51m • 1 change
8:47 PM → 10:40 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
10:54 PM → 5:05 AM
Arrives next day
6h 10m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:42 AM → 9:37 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:37 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 11:37 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 12:37 PM
1h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:42 AM → 9:37 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:37 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 11:37 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 12:37 PM
1h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:42 AM → 9:37 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:37 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 11:37 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 12:37 PM
1h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:42 AM → 9:37 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:37 AM
1h 49m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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