Pontefract to Newcastle upon Tyne Trains

Pontefract to Newcastle upon Tyne trains

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The average train between Pontefract and Newcastle upon Tyne takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 39m
Duration: 123 mi
Distance: £59
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Pontefract to Newcastle upon Tyne train times

Trains run hourly between Pontefract and Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:47 PM → 8:24 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
6:47 PM → 9:27 PM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:47 PM → 10:26 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
8:47 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
3h 17m • 1 change

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 12:24 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 1:23 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 12:24 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 1:24 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:49 AM → 12:24 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
11:19 AM → 1:37 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
1:19 PM → 3:38 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
3:20 PM → 5:37 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 12:24 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 1:23 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
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