Carlisle to Pontefract Trains

Carlisle to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Pontefract takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle 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 47m
Duration: 131 mi
Distance: £51
Average price: Every 4 hours
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4h 5m

£43–79

Carlisle to Pontefract train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Carlisle and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

10:58 AM → 3:03 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
1:37 PM → 5:03 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 7:03 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
4:17 PM → 8:04 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:48 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 12:03 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
10:58 AM → 3:03 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
1:37 PM → 5:03 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:53 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
9:28 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
10:58 AM → 3:03 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
1:37 PM → 5:03 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:23 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
12:23 PM → 4:58 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
3:20 PM → 6:58 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
5:25 PM → 8:58 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:48 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 12:03 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
10:58 AM → 3:03 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
1:37 PM → 5:03 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:48 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 12:03 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
10:58 AM → 3:03 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
1:37 PM → 5:03 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:48 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 12:03 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
10:58 AM → 3:03 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
1:37 PM → 5:03 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Carlisle to Pontefract train times

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

10:58 AM → 3:03 PM

1:37 PM → 5:03 PM

2:50 PM → 7:03 PM

4:17 PM → 8:04 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:48 AM → 10:03 AM

8:24 AM → 12:03 PM

10:58 AM → 3:03 PM

1:37 PM → 5:03 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:53 AM → 12:03 PM

9:28 AM → 1:03 PM

10:58 AM → 3:03 PM

1:37 PM → 5:03 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:23 AM → 12:58 PM

12:23 PM → 4:58 PM

3:20 PM → 6:58 PM

5:25 PM → 8:58 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:48 AM → 10:03 AM

8:24 AM → 12:03 PM

10:58 AM → 3:03 PM

1:37 PM → 5:03 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:48 AM → 10:03 AM

8:24 AM → 12:03 PM

10:58 AM → 3:03 PM

1:37 PM → 5:03 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:48 AM → 10:03 AM

8:24 AM → 12:03 PM

10:58 AM → 3:03 PM

1:37 PM → 5:03 PM

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