Pontefract to Wigan Trains

Pontefract to Wigan trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Wigan takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. 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.

3h 30m
Duration: 65 mi
Distance: £24
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Manchester Victoria

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3h 2m

£19–35

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 10:54 PM which arrives into Wigan at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Kirkgate and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

10:54 PM → 7:40 AM
Arrives next day
8h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:40 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
8:47 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
9:47 AM → 12:40 PM
2h 52m • 3 changes
10:47 AM → 1:40 PM
2h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:40 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
8:47 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
9:47 AM → 12:40 PM
2h 52m • 3 changes
10:47 AM → 1:40 PM
2h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:40 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
8:47 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
9:47 AM → 12:40 PM
2h 52m • 3 changes
10:47 AM → 1:40 PM
2h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:40 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
8:47 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
9:47 AM → 12:40 PM
2h 52m • 3 changes
10:47 AM → 1:40 PM
2h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:49 AM → 2:08 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
11:19 AM → 4:08 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
1:19 PM → 6:08 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
3:20 PM → 8:08 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:47 AM → 10:40 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
8:47 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 52m • 3 changes
9:47 AM → 12:40 PM
2h 52m • 3 changes
10:47 AM → 1:40 PM
2h 52m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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