Pontefract to Exeter Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Exeter takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontefract to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 36m
Duration: 278 mi
Distance: £143
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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5h 46m

£113–185

Pontefract to Exeter train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Pontefract and Exeter. 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 Exeter at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

10:47 AM → 3:46 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
11:47 AM → 4:47 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
12:47 PM → 5:44 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
1:47 PM → 6:43 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:49 AM → 3:46 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
11:19 AM → 4:46 PM
5h 26m • 1 change
1:19 PM → 6:45 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
3:20 PM → 8:44 PM
5h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:47 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 3:43 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:47 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 3:43 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:47 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 3:43 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:47 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 3:43 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:47 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 3:43 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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