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Wolverhampton to Pontefract trains

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The average train between Wolverhampton and Pontefract takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. 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.

3h 50m
Duration
124 mi
Distance
£64
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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Wolverhampton to Pontefract train times

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 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited9h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 23m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 3m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 17m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 19m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 124.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Wolverhampton, England and Pontefract, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 43m.

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