Portsmouth to Pontefract Trains

Portsmouth to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Pontefract takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Pontefract. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 26m
Duration: 260 mi
Distance: £107
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 18m

£86–149

Portsmouth to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

9:35 PM → 10:58 AM
Arrives next day
13h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:47 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 11m • 3 changes
10:37 AM → 2:58 PM
4h 21m • 3 changes
12:37 PM → 4:58 PM
4h 21m • 3 changes
1:50 PM → 6:58 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:23 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 48m • 3 changes
7:18 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:23 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 48m • 3 changes
7:18 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:23 AM → 10:03 AM
4h 40m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 48m • 3 changes
7:18 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Pontefract? 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.

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Pontefract Tanshelf via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Wakefield Westgate in around 5h 18m.

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