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Pontefract to Southport trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Southport takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontefract to Southport. 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 9m
Duration
85 mi
Distance
£31
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Stalybridgetrain train York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Stalybridge to Southporttrain train Stalybridge - Southport
4h 28m
£26–48

Pontefract to Southport train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Pontefract and Southport. 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 Southport at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Kirkgate and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 37m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 37m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 37m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 37m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 37m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 37m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 37m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited11h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 37m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 37m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 37m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 37m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 42m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Pontefract to Southport? 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 Southport.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 84.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Southport via Wakefield Kirkgate and Stalybridge in around 4h 28m.

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