The average train between Pontefract and London Victoria takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to London Victoria. 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 London Victoria. 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 London Victoria at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Pontefract to London Victoria? 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 London Victoria. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at London Victoria station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Pontefract to London Victoria train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Pontefract to London Victoria train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Pontefract to London Victoria train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Pontefract and London Victoria is 256.8 km. The road distance is 302 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £60–85 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Grand Central Trains also services this route once a week.