The average train between Pontefract and Stoke-on-Trent takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Stoke-on-Trent at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Kirkgate and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Pontefract to Stoke-on-Trent? 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 Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Pontefract to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Pontefract to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Pontefract to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Pontefract and Stoke-on-Trent is 95.9 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Stoke-on-Trent via Wakefield Kirkgate and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 46m.