The average train between Pontefract and Stafford takes 3h 30m 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.
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 5:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Kirkgate and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Stafford station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Pontefract to Stafford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Pontefract to Stafford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stafford station.
Book your Pontefract to Stafford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Pontefract and Stafford is 112.1 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Stafford via Wakefield Kirkgate and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 13m.