Sunderland to Pontefract Trains

Sunderland to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and Pontefract takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland 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 30m
Duration: 135 mi
Distance: £80
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 30m

£47–102

Sunderland to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Sunderland and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

7:57 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
9:07 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
10:55 AM → 2:03 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

7:06 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
9:07 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

7:06 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
9:07 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

7:06 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
9:07 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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