Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontefract Trains

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Pontefract takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester Airport (MAN) 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.

2h 31m
Duration: 72 mi
Distance: £32
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 2:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 8:44 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

12:44 PM → 3:03 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
1:44 PM → 4:03 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
2:44 PM → 5:03 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
3:44 PM → 6:03 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

2:28 AM → 5:59 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
4:07 AM → 6:53 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

2:28 AM → 5:59 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
4:07 AM → 6:53 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

2:28 AM → 5:59 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
4:07 AM → 6:53 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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