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Pontefract to Wolverhampton trains

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The average train between Pontefract and Wolverhampton takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Wolverhampton. 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 19m
Duration
126 mi
Distance
£64
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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£51–85

Pontefract to Wolverhampton train times

Trains run hourly between Pontefract and Wolverhampton. 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 Wolverhampton at 8:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Westgate and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 15m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 20m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains11h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 49m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 49m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 126.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 39m.

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