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Pontefract to Penrith trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Penrith takes 4h 56m 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 56m
Duration
150 mi
Distance
£52
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  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 27m
£44–74

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 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Kirkgate and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express9h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 5m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 5m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 5m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 5m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 10m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 10m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 39m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 40m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 149.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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 27m.

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