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London to Pontefract Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from London to Pontefract, starting from OMR 8.300 and averaging OMR 12.400. The entire journey takes no more than 1 hour 58 minutes. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
14:56 1 hour 58 minutes, Direct London Kings Cross	16:54 Pontefract Monkhill	Find Tickets
15:33 2 hours 29 minutes, Changes required London Kings Cross	18:02 Pontefract Tanshelf	Find Tickets
16:03 2 hours 59 minutes, Changes required London Kings Cross	19:02 Pontefract Tanshelf	Find Tickets
16:27 2 hours 35 minutes, Changes required London Kings Cross	19:02 Pontefract Tanshelf	Find Tickets
17:33 2 hours 30 minutes, Changes required London Kings Cross	20:03 Pontefract Tanshelf	Find Tickets
18:03 2 hours 59 minutes, Changes required London Kings Cross	21:02 Paris	Find Tickets

London to Pontefract Train Route Details

First train

06:33

Last train

23:35

Departure station

London

Arrival station

Pontefract

Journey time

1 hour 58 minutes

Distance

257 km

Price

OMR 8.300*

Train operators

Northern, Grand Central, East Midlands Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from London to Pontefract

Season Tickets for frequent travel

If you frequently travel between London and Pontefract, a Season Ticket allows unlimited travel between these stations and is available for various durations, such as weekly, monthly, annual, or flexi. Enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey, as well as significant savings.

Network Railcard for South East England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from London to Pontefract. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from London to Pontefract, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from London to Pontefract ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from London to Pontefract more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

London to Pontefract train ticket types

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