Newport to Pontefract Trains

Newport to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Newport and Pontefract takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Newport 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.

5h 52m
Duration: 208 mi
Distance: £108
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 3m

£89–138

Newport to Pontefract train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Newport and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newport is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

11:59 AM → 4:58 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
1:59 PM → 6:58 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
3:59 PM → 8:58 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
5:59 PM → 10:58 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 1:03 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 3:03 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 1:03 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 3:03 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 1:03 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 3:03 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 1:03 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 3:03 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 1:03 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 3:03 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:03 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:03 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 3:03 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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