The average train between Pontefract and Birmingham takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Birmingham. 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 Birmingham. 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 Birmingham at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Pontefract to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Pontefract to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Pontefract to Birmingham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Pontefract and Birmingham is 140.1 km. The road distance is 183 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 1h 39m.