The average train between Reading and Pontefract takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. 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.
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 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Pontefract station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Reading to Pontefract train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Pontefract train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Reading to Pontefract train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Pontefract is 249.6 km. The road distance is 358 km.
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 16m.