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Pontefract to Shrewsbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Shrewsbury takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Shrewsbury. 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 28m
Duration
110 mi
Distance
£51
Average price
Every 2 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 Shrewsburytrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 58m
£42–76

Pontefract to Shrewsbury train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Pontefract and Shrewsbury. 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 Shrewsbury at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Kirkgate and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 110 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Shrewsbury via Wakefield Kirkgate and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 58m.

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