Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontefract Trains

Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Pontefract takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 32m
Duration: 123 mi
Distance: £73
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 44m

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Newcastle upon Tyne to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Newcastle upon Tyne and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

10:39 AM → 1:03 PM
2h 24m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 2:03 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 3:03 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 4:03 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:40 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:40 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

8:30 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 2:58 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
2:39 PM → 4:58 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:40 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 23m • 1 change

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