The average train between Pontefract and Loughborough takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Loughborough. 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 Loughborough. 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 Loughborough at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Pontefract to Loughborough? 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 Loughborough. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Loughborough station via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Pontefract to Loughborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Pontefract to Loughborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Loughborough (Leics) station.
Book your Pontefract to Loughborough train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Pontefract and Loughborough is 103.1 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Loughborough (Leics) via Wakefield Westgate and Sheffield in around 2h 33m.