The average train between Pontefract and Wolverhampton takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Wolverhampton. 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 Wolverhampton. 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 Wolverhampton at 8:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Wolverhampton. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Wolverhampton station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Pontefract to Wolverhampton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Pontefract to Wolverhampton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Pontefract to Wolverhampton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Pontefract and Wolverhampton is 134.3 km. The road distance is 203 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 1h 39m.