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Penrith to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Penrith and Pontefract takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith 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 27m
Duration
150 mi
Distance
£65
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
4h 23m
£54–94

Penrith to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Penrith and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 149.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Pontefract Tanshelf via Manchester Piccadilly and Wakefield Kirkgate in around 4h 23m.

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