The train between Swindon and Pontefract takes 4h 36m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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 on demand between Swindon and Pontefract. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 36m.
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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Wakefield Westgate station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Swindon to Pontefract train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Pontefract train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
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The distance between Swindon and Pontefract is 239.3 km. The road distance is 277 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 36m.