Rome2Rio

Pontefract to Penrith trains

Find Transport to Penrith

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Penrith takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontefract to Penrith. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 38m
Duration
150 mi
Distance
£66
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 33m
£52–96

Pontefract to Penrith train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Pontefract and Penrith. 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 Penrith at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Kirkgate and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Pontefract to Penrith? 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 Penrith.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 149.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Penrith North Lakes via Wakefield Kirkgate and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 33m.

Operators