Leicester to Pontefract Trains

Leicester to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Pontefract takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 5m
Duration: 102 mi
Distance: £53
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 3m

£40–65

Leicester to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:41 PM → 9:03 PM
2h 22m • 2 changes
7:41 PM → 10:03 PM
2h 21m • 2 changes
8:41 PM → 11:25 PM
2h 44m • 2 changes
10:06 PM → 5:59 AM
Arrives next day
7h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:37 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:38 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
9:37 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:15 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 43m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 2:58 PM
3h 3m • 2 changes
2:11 PM → 4:58 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
4:11 PM → 6:58 PM
2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:37 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:37 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:37 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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