The average train between Stirling and Pontefract takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Stirling 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 Stirling and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Stirling is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 58m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Stirling 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 Stirling to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Stirling station and arriving at Pontefract station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Stirling to Pontefract train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.
Stirling to Pontefract train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at York station.
Book your Stirling to Pontefract train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Stirling and Pontefract is 317.8 km. The road distance is 423 km.
You can take a train from Stirling to Pontefract Monkhill via Edinburgh Waverley, York, and Castleford in around 5h 15m.