Train Pontefract to Middlesbrough from £38 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Middlesbrough takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Middlesbrough. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 21m
Duration: 94 mi
Distance: £38
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Pontefract to Middlesbrough train times

Trains run hourly between Pontefract and Middlesbrough. 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 Middlesbrough at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:47 PM → 5:35 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
3:47 PM → 6:36 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
4:47 PM → 7:36 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
5:47 PM → 8:38 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

7:42 AM → 10:36 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:35 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 12:35 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 1:36 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:42 AM → 10:36 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:35 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 12:35 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 1:36 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:42 AM → 10:36 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:35 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 12:35 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 1:36 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:42 AM → 10:36 AM
2h 53m • 1 change

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