Reading to Pontefract Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Pontefract takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.

3h 40m
Duration: 222 mi
Distance: £102
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 4m

£74–145

Reading to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

3:16 PM → 6:58 PM
3h 41m • 3 changes
5:46 PM → 8:58 PM
3h 11m • 3 changes
7:17 PM → 10:58 PM
3h 41m • 3 changes
9:50 PM → 5:59 AM
Arrives next day
8h 9m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 15m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 12m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 12m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 12:03 PM
3h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 15m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 12m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 12m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 12:03 PM
3h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 15m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 12m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 12m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 12:03 PM
3h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 15m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 12m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 12m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 12:03 PM
3h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:03 AM
3h 15m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 12m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 12m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 12:03 PM
3h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:55 AM → 9:03 AM
4h 8m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 13m • 3 changes
7:47 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 16m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 12:03 PM
3h 13m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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 Reading, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Pontefract Tanshelf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Wakefield Westgate in around 4h 4m.

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