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Dorchester to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dorchester and Pontefract takes 6h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Dorchester 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.

6h 43m
Duration
322 mi
Distance
£143
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Dorchester South to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
6h 26m
£121–225

Dorchester to Pontefract train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Dorchester and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorchester is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 321.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Dorchester, Dorset, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a train from Dorchester South to Pontefract Tanshelf via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Wakefield Westgate in around 6h 26m.

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