The average train between Pontefract and Oxford takes 5h 4m 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.
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 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Oxford station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Pontefract to Oxford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Pontefract to Oxford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Pontefract to Oxford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Pontefract and Oxford is 215.6 km. The road distance is 296 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Oxford via Wakefield Westgate and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 23m.