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The average train between Oxford and Pontefract takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Oxford 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.

4h 58m
Duration
182 mi
Distance
£95
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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4h 42m
£78–122

Oxford to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Oxford and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited11h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oxford 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.

Map of how to get from Oxford to Pontefract.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 182.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Pontefract Tanshelf via Birmingham New Street and Wakefield Westgate in around 4h 42m.

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