Train Pontefract to Wales from £145 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Wales takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Wales. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 19m
Duration: 230 mi
Distance: £145
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 18m

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Pontefract to Wales train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Pontefract and Wales. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Wales at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

7:47 AM → 12:39 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 1:36 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 2:17 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 3:35 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

9:49 AM → 3:40 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
11:19 AM → 4:12 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
1:19 PM → 6:34 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
3:20 PM → 8:34 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

7:47 AM → 12:10 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 2:08 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 3:08 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

7:47 AM → 12:10 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 2:08 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 3:08 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

7:47 AM → 12:10 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 2:08 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 3:08 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes

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