The train between Pontefract and Reading takes 3h 34m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Pontefract to Reading. 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 on demand between Pontefract and Reading. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Reading. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Reading station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10,675,199d 2h.
Pontefract to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Pontefract to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Reading station.
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The distance between Pontefract and Reading is 249.6 km. The road distance is 358 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Reading via Wakefield Westgate, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 34m.