Swansea to Pontefract Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Pontefract takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea 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.

7h 7m
Duration: 274 mi
Distance: £137
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Bristol

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6h 34m

£115–185

Swansea to Pontefract train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Swansea and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 3:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 5:23 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:35 AM → 2:58 PM
6h 23m • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 4:58 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
12:23 PM → 6:58 PM
6h 35m • 2 changes
2:22 PM → 8:58 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:59 AM → 11:03 AM
6h 4m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 12:03 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 1:03 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 2:03 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:59 AM → 11:03 AM
6h 4m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 12:03 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 1:03 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 2:03 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:59 AM → 11:03 AM
6h 4m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 12:03 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 1:03 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 2:03 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:59 AM → 11:03 AM
6h 4m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 12:03 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 1:03 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 2:03 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:59 AM → 11:03 AM
6h 4m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 12:03 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 1:03 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 2:03 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

3:56 AM → 11:03 AM
7h 7m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 12:03 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 1:03 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 2:03 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swansea 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.