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Pontefract to Wigan trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Wigan takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Wigan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 28m
Duration
78 mi
Distance
£37
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Manchester Victoria

best
  1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leedstrain train
  2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Victoriatrain train
  3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgatetrain train
2h 34m
£30–56

Pontefract to Wigan train times

Trains run hourly between Pontefract and Wigan. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Wigan at 12:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Pontefract to Wigan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 78.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wigan Wallgate via Leeds and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 34m.

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