Train Reading to Pontefract from £96 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Pontefract takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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 39m
Duration: 222 mi
Distance: £96
Average price: Hourly
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4h 14m

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Reading to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

9:46 PM → 5:59 AM
Arrives next day
8h 13m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 14m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 12m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 11m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 14m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 12m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 11m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

4:55 AM → 9:02 AM
4h 7m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 12m • 3 changes
7:47 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 14m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

6:53 AM → 10:58 AM
4h 5m • 3 changes
9:47 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 11m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Pontefract? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Distance: 222.4 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Pontefract Tanshelf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Wakefield Westgate in around 4h 14m.

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