The average train between Swansea and Pontefract takes 7h 5m 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Swansea and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 5:22 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Pontefract station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
Swansea to Pontefract train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Pontefract train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Swansea to Pontefract train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Swansea and Pontefract is 290.6 km. The road distance is 441 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Pontefract Tanshelf via Bristol Parkway and Wakefield Westgate in around 6h 34m.