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The average train between Swindon and Pontefract takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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.

4h 20m
Duration
264 mi
Distance
£113
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Swindon to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Swindon and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 40m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 45m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 40m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 52m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 45m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 40m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 52m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 45m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 40m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 52m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 45m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 40m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 52m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 45m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 40m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited5h 45m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 45m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 43m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 43m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 39m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 39m • 3 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited4h 18m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swindon 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.

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  • Distance: 263.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Pontefract Tanshelf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Wakefield Westgate in around 4h 36m.

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