The average train between Oxford and Pontefract takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 3 hours between Oxford and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 7:11 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 54m. 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 Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
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 285 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Pontefract Tanshelf via Sheffield and Wakefield Westgate in around 4h 6m.