The average train between Pontefract and Salisbury takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Salisbury. 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 Salisbury. 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 Salisbury at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Pontefract to Salisbury? 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 Salisbury. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Salisbury station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Pontefract to Salisbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Pontefract to Salisbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Salisbury station.
Book your Pontefract to Salisbury train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Pontefract and Salisbury is 293.4 km. The road distance is 435 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Salisbury via Wakefield Westgate, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h.