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Pontefract to Swindon trains

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The average train between Pontefract and Swindon takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Swindon. 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 36m
Duration
264 mi
Distance
£115
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Pontefract to Swindon train times

Trains run hourly between Pontefract and Swindon. 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 Swindon at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 51m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 53m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 50m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 50m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 51m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 50m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 50m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 51m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 50m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 50m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 51m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 50m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 50m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Pontefract to Swindon? 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.

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  • Distance: 263.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Swindon via Wakefield Westgate, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 5m.

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