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Lancaster to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lancaster and Pontefract takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Lancaster 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 13m
Duration
88 mi
Distance
£42
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Lancaster to Leedstrain train Morecambe - Leeds / ...
  2. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelftrain train Leeds - Knottingley
3h 9m
£35–64

Lancaster to Pontefract train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lancaster and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 88 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Lancaster, Lancashire, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a train from Lancaster to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 3h 9m.

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