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The average train between Pontefract and Wigan takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Wigan. 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 hourly between Pontefract and Wigan. 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 Wigan at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Kirkgate and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Huddersfield station and arriving at Wigan Wallgate station via Manchester Victoria station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Pontefract to Wigan train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Huddersfield station.
Pontefract to Wigan train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.
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The distance between Pontefract and Wigan is 88.9 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wigan Wallgate via Wakefield Kirkgate, Huddersfield, and Manchester Victoria in around 3h 2m.
