The average train between Pontefract and Nuneaton takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontefract to Nuneaton. 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 4 hours between Pontefract and Nuneaton. The earliest departure is at 8:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Nuneaton at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Nuneaton. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Nuneaton station via Tamworth High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Pontefract to Nuneaton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Pontefract to Nuneaton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Tamworth High Level station.
Book your Pontefract to Nuneaton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Pontefract and Nuneaton is 130.3 km. The road distance is 176 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to Tamworth High Level every 3 hours. Tickets cost £45–65 and the journey takes 1h 20m.