The average train between Swindon and Pontefract takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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 Swindon and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Swindon 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.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Pontefract station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Swindon to Pontefract train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Pontefract train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Swindon to Pontefract train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Swindon and Pontefract is 239.3 km. The road distance is 424 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Pontefract Tanshelf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Wakefield Westgate in around 4h 32m.