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Pontefract to Leicester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Leicester takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 38m
Duration
102 mi
Distance
£62
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield Westgatetrain train
  2. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Sheffieldtrain train
  3. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain train
2h 29m
£45–77

Pontefract to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Pontefract and Leicester. 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 Leicester at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Pontefract to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 101.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leicester via Wakefield Westgate and Sheffield in around 2h 29m.

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