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Preston to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Pontefract takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Pontefract. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 36m
Duration
80 mi
Distance
£35
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain train Blackpool North - York / ...
  2. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelftrain train Leeds - Knottingley
3h 1m
£30–57

Preston to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 79.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 3h 1m.

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