The average train between Telford and Pontefract takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Telford 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 Telford and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Telford is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Telford to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Telford station and arriving at Pontefract station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Telford to Pontefract train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Telford Central station.
Telford to Pontefract train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Telford to Pontefract train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Telford and Pontefract is 135.9 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a train from Telford Central to Pontefract Tanshelf via Birmingham New Street and Wakefield Westgate in around 4h 7m.