The average train between Windermere and Pontefract takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Windermere 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 every 3 hours between Windermere and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Windermere is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 3m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Windermere 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 Windermere to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Oxenholme Lake District station and arriving at Wakefield Kirkgate station via Manchester Piccadilly station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
Windermere to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Windermere to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.
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The distance between Windermere and Pontefract is 129.2 km. The road distance is 148 km.
You can take a train from Windermere to Pontefract Tanshelf via Oxenholme Lake District, Manchester Piccadilly, and Wakefield Kirkgate in around 4h 54m.