The average train between Pontefract and Bristol takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Bristol. 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 2 hours between Pontefract and Bristol. 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 Bristol at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Bristol station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Pontefract to Bristol train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Pontefract to Bristol train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Pontefract to Bristol train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Pontefract and Bristol is 263.3 km. The road distance is 326 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to Bristol Temple Meads hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 3h 10m.