The average train between Pontefract and Dover takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Dover. 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 Dover. 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 Dover at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 54m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Pontefract to Dover? 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 Dover. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Westgate station and arriving at Dover Priory station via King's Cross station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Pontefract to Dover train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Pontefract to Dover train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Dover Priory station.
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The distance between Pontefract and Dover is 336.2 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Dover Priory via Wakefield Westgate, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 32m.