The average train between Pontefract and Warrington takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Warrington. 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 Warrington. 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 Warrington at 6:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Kirkgate and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Warrington. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Warrington station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Pontefract to Warrington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Pontefract to Warrington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Pontefract to Warrington train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Pontefract and Warrington is 90.1 km. The road distance is 102 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £14–25 and the journey takes 1h 4m.