Birkenhead to Pontefract Trains

Birkenhead to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Birkenhead and Pontefract takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Birkenhead 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.

2h 37m
Duration: 96 mi
Distance: £34
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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£29–49

Birkenhead to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Birkenhead and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:54 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 1:03 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:54 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:54 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:54 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:54 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:10 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
12:52 PM → 2:58 PM
2h 6m • 1 change
2:52 PM → 4:58 PM
2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:54 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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