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Wigan to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Wigan and Pontefract takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Wigan 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.

3h 1m
Duration
78 mi
Distance
£37
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Manchester Victoria

best
  1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoriatrain train
  2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leedstrain train
  3. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelftrain train
2h 56m
£29–57

Wigan to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Wigan and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wigan is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Wigan to Pontefract.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 78.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a train from Wigan Wallgate to Pontefract Tanshelf via Manchester Victoria and Leeds in around 2h 56m.

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