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The average train between Wigan and Pontefract takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Wigan 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 Wigan and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wigan is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Wigan Wallgate station and arriving at Huddersfield station via Manchester Victoria station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Wigan to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan Wallgate station.
Wigan to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Huddersfield station.
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The distance between Wigan and Pontefract is 88.9 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a train from Wigan Wallgate to Pontefract Tanshelf via Manchester Victoria, Huddersfield, and Wakefield Kirkgate in around 3h 26m.
