The average train between Newcastle Airport (NCL) and Pontefract takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Newcastle Airport (NCL) 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Newcastle Airport (NCL) and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle Airport (NCL) is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Airport (NCL) station and arriving at Pontefract station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Pontefract train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Pontefract train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
The distance between Newcastle Airport (NCL) and Pontefract is 151.9 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a subway from Newcastle Airport to Pontefract Tanshelf via Central Station, Newcastle, and Leeds in around 3h 33m.