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The average train between Pontefract and Glasgow takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Glasgow. 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 59m
Duration
293 mi
Distance
£135
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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5h 29m
£89–191

Pontefract to Glasgow train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Pontefract and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail5h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail5h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail5h 17m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail5h 34m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail5h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail5h 19m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail5h 27m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail5h • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail5h • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail4h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail5h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail5h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail5h 17m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail5h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail5h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail5h 17m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail5h 18m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Pontefract to Glasgow? 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.

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  • Distance: 293.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Glasgow, Scotland?

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Glasgow Queen Street via Leeds and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 29m.

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