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Telford to Pontefract trains

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The average train between Telford and Pontefract takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. 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.

4h 53m
Duration
140 mi
Distance
£69
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Telford to Pontefract train times

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 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited10h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 25m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 1m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 55m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 25m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 25m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 25m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 10m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Telford 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.

Map of how to get from Telford to Pontefract.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 139.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Telford Central to Pontefract Tanshelf via Birmingham New Street and Wakefield Westgate in around 3h 57m.

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