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The average train between Pontefract and Oxford takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Oxford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 2m
Duration
184 mi
Distance
£93
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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4h 23m
£78–125

Pontefract to Oxford train times

Trains run hourly between Pontefract and Oxford. 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 Oxford at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross Country12h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross Country3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross Country4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross Country3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross Country3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross Country3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross Country4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross Country3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross Country3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross Country3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross Country4h 27m • 2 changes

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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross Country3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross Country3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross Country4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross Country3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross Country3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross Country3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross Country4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross Country3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross Country3h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross Country3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross Country4h 28m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryCross Country3h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Pontefract to Oxford? 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.

Map of how to get from Pontefract to Oxford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 184.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Oxford via Wakefield Westgate and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 23m.

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