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Pontefract to Stratford-upon-Avon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Stratford-upon-Avon takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Stratford-upon-Avon. 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 40m
Duration
138 mi
Distance
£67
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avontrain train Kidderminster - Stratford-upon-Avon / ...
4h 18m
£55–94

Pontefract to Stratford-upon-Avon train times

Trains run hourly between Pontefract and Stratford-upon-Avon. 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 Stratford-upon-Avon at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Pontefract to Stratford-upon-Avon? 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 Stratford-upon-Avon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 138.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Stratford-upon-Avon, England?

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Stratford-upon-Avon via Wakefield Westgate, Birmingham New Street, and Birmingham Moor Street in around 4h 18m.

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