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Skipton to Pontefract Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Skipton to Pontefract? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as OMR 6.880, with average prices for this route around OMR 6.880.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
07:01 1 hour 28 minutes, Changes required Skipton	08:29 Pontefract Monkhill	Find Tickets
07:30 1 hour 32 minutes, Changes required Skipton	09:02 Pontefract Tanshelf	Find Tickets
08:04 1 hour 24 minutes, Changes required Skipton	09:28 Pontefract Monkhill	Find Tickets
08:09 1 hour 54 minutes, Changes required Skipton	10:03 Pontefract Tanshelf	Find Tickets
08:45 1 hour 43 minutes, Changes required Skipton	10:28 Pontefract Monkhill	Find Tickets
09:17 1 hour 45 minutes, Changes required Skipton	11:02 Paris	Find Tickets

Skipton to Pontefract Train Route Details

First train

05:44

Last train

22:49

Departure station

Skipton

Arrival station

Pontefract

Journey time

1 hour 24 minutes

Distance

56 km

Price

OMR 6.880*

Train operators

Northern, Grand Central, LNER

How to book cheap train tickets from Skipton to Pontefract

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Skipton to Pontefract during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit 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 Skipton 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 typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Skipton to Pontefract ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

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 Skipton to Pontefract more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Skipton to Pontefract train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.

Trains from Skipton to Pontefract from OMR 6.880

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Skipton to Pontefract Train prices and times

Skipton to Pontefract Train Route Details