The average train between Wolverhampton and Pontefract takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wolverhampton is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wolverhampton to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Wolverhampton station and arriving at Pontefract station via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Wolverhampton to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Wolverhampton to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Wolverhampton to Pontefract train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Wolverhampton and Pontefract is 134.3 km. The road distance is 200 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 1h 43m.