Train Stirling to Pontefract from £171 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Stirling and Pontefract takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Stirling 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.

5h 26m
Duration: 282 mi
Distance: £171
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Stirling to Pontefract train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Stirling and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Stirling is at 5:01 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 10:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

1:04 PM → 6:02 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
2:03 PM → 7:02 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
3:04 PM → 8:03 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
4:03 PM → 9:02 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

12:13 AM → 10:02 AM
9h 49m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 52m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

12:13 AM → 10:02 AM
9h 49m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 52m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

12:13 AM → 10:02 AM
9h 49m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 52m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

12:13 AM → 10:02 AM
9h 49m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 52m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
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