The average train between Oxford and Pontefract takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. 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.
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 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Pontefract station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Oxford to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Oxford to Pontefract train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Oxford and Pontefract is 215.6 km. The road distance is 293 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Pontefract Tanshelf via Birmingham New Street and Wakefield Westgate in around 4h 42m.