The average train between Southampton and Pontefract takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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.
Trains run hourly between Southampton and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Pontefract station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Southampton to Pontefract train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Pontefract train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Southampton to Pontefract train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Pontefract is 310 km. The road distance is 427 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Pontefract Tanshelf via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Wakefield Westgate in around 5h 5m.