The average train between Pontefract and Banbury takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Banbury. 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 Pontefract and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Banbury at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Pontefract to Banbury? 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 Pontefract to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Banbury station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Pontefract to Banbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Pontefract to Banbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Pontefract to Banbury train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Pontefract and Banbury is 181 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Banbury via Wakefield Westgate and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 5m.