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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Pontefract takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. 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
£103
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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4h 17m
£74–146

Reading to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:46 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 Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 12m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 20m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 12m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 15m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 12m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 12m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 15m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 12m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 12m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 15m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 12m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 12m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 20m • 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.

Map of how to get from Reading to Pontefract.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 222.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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 17m.

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