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Glasgow to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Glasgow and Pontefract takes 6h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow 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 8m
Duration
273 mi
Distance
£125
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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5h 16m
£81–189

Glasgow to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Glasgow and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 273.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Pontefract, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Pontefract Monkhill via Edinburgh Waverley, York, and Castleford in around 5h 16m.

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