The average train between Pontefract and Newport takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Newport. 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 every 2 hours between Pontefract and Newport. 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 Newport at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Pontefract to Newport? 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 Newport. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Newport station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Pontefract to Newport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Pontefract to Newport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Book your Pontefract to Newport train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Pontefract and Newport is 260.1 km. The road distance is 352 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to Bristol Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 2h 52m.