Pontefract to Stafford Trains

Pontefract to Stafford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Stafford takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Stafford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 32m
Duration: 100 mi
Distance: £45
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Staffordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...

3h 13m

£32–59

Pontefract to Stafford train times

Trains run hourly between Pontefract and Stafford. 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 Stafford at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Kirkgate and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

10:54 PM → 5:54 AM
Arrives next day
6h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 12:51 PM
3h 3m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 12:51 PM
3h 3m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 12:51 PM
3h 3m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 2m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 2m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 2m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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