Northampton to Pontefract Trains

Northampton to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Northampton and Pontefract takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton 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 15m
Duration: 161 mi
Distance: £75
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain Reading - Leeds / ...

4h 22m

£62–114

Northampton to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Northampton and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:40 PM → 5:59 AM
Arrives next day
10h 19m • 2 changes
11:10 PM → 9:03 AM
Arrives next day
9h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:42 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:42 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:42 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:42 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:43 AM → 2:58 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 4:58 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
2:40 PM → 6:58 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
4:40 PM → 8:58 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Northampton to Pontefract? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Northampton to Pontefract train times

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:40 PM → 5:59 AMArrives next day

11:10 PM → 9:03 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:42 AM → 10:03 AM

6:42 AM → 11:03 AM

7:38 AM → 12:03 PM

8:40 AM → 1:03 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:42 AM → 10:03 AM

6:42 AM → 11:03 AM

7:38 AM → 12:03 PM

8:40 AM → 1:03 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:42 AM → 10:03 AM

6:42 AM → 11:03 AM

7:38 AM → 12:03 PM

8:40 AM → 1:03 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:42 AM → 10:03 AM

6:42 AM → 11:03 AM

7:38 AM → 12:03 PM

8:40 AM → 1:03 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:03 AM

6:42 AM → 11:03 AM

7:40 AM → 12:03 PM

8:40 AM → 1:03 PM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:43 AM → 2:58 PM

12:40 PM → 4:58 PM

2:40 PM → 6:58 PM

4:40 PM → 8:58 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Northampton, England and Pontefract, England?

Train from Northampton to Birmingham New Street

Train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgate

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Train trips to Pontefract

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7:40 PM → 5:59 AM
Arrives next day

11:10 PM → 9:03 AM
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