The average train between Pontefract and Southampton takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Southampton. 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 Southampton. 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 Southampton at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Pontefract to Southampton? 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 Southampton. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Southampton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Pontefract to Southampton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Pontefract to Southampton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Pontefract to Southampton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Pontefract and Southampton is 310 km. The road distance is 427 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Southampton Central via Wakefield Westgate, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 42m.