The average train between York and Pontarlier takes 11h 54m and the fastest train takes 8h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from York to Pontarlier. 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 3 times a day between York and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 3:01 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 11h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from York to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Pontarlier station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
York to Pontarlier train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Pontarlier train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Frasne station.
Book your York to Pontarlier train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between York and Pontarlier is 943.8 km. The road distance is 1,180 km.
You can take a train from York to Pontarlier via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Frasne in around 10h 13m.