Train Pontefract to Swindon from £107 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Swindon takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Swindon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 33m
Duration: 264 mi
Distance: £107
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 59m

£75–160

Pontefract to Swindon train times

Trains run hourly between Pontefract and Swindon. 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 Swindon at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

11:47 AM → 3:38 PM
3h 50m • 3 changes
12:47 PM → 4:38 PM
3h 50m • 3 changes
1:47 PM → 5:38 PM
3h 50m • 3 changes
2:47 PM → 6:38 PM
3h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

9:49 AM → 1:35 PM
3h 45m • 3 changes
11:19 AM → 3:12 PM
3h 52m • 3 changes
1:19 PM → 5:12 PM
3h 52m • 3 changes
3:20 PM → 7:14 PM
3h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

7:42 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
8:47 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 51m • 3 changes
9:47 AM → 1:38 PM
3h 50m • 3 changes
10:47 AM → 2:38 PM
3h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

7:42 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
8:47 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 51m • 3 changes
9:47 AM → 1:38 PM
3h 50m • 3 changes
10:47 AM → 2:38 PM
3h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

7:42 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
8:47 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 51m • 3 changes
9:47 AM → 1:38 PM
3h 50m • 3 changes
10:47 AM → 2:38 PM
3h 50m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Distance: 263.5 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Swindon, England?

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Swindon via Wakefield Westgate, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 59m.

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