Thirsk to Pontefract Trains

Thirsk to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Thirsk and Pontefract takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Thirsk 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.

2h 23m
Duration: 66 mi
Distance: £29
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 6m

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Thirsk to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Thirsk and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thirsk is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

12:56 PM → 3:03 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
1:56 PM → 4:03 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
2:56 PM → 5:03 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
3:56 PM → 6:03 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:57 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
9:56 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:57 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
9:56 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:57 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
9:56 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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