The average train between Spalding and Pontefract takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Spalding 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 Spalding and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Spalding is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Spalding to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Spalding station and arriving at Pontefract station via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Spalding to Pontefract train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Peterborough station.
Spalding to Pontefract train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Spalding to Pontefract train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Spalding and Pontefract is 126.8 km. The road distance is 200 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Peterborough to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £28–45 and the journey takes 1h 8m.