Manchester to Pontefract by train
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Travelling from Manchester to Pontefract by train
Want to know how to get from Manchester to Pontefract by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Manchester to Pontefract take around 1 hour and 25 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 67 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Manchester is scheduled to depart at around 00:53. The last departure is usually at around 23:51 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Manchester at around 00:55, with the last train leaving at around 23:44. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 65 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 14 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £21.80.
We think any time is a great time to visit Pontefract, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Pontefract.
Is there a direct train from Manchester to Pontefract?
The journey between Manchester and Pontefract usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Manchester to Pontefract every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Manchester to Pontefract?
The Manchester to Pontefract train travel takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Manchester to Pontefract train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Pontefract leaving Manchester at around 00:53 and the last train leaving at around 23:51 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Manchester at around 00:55, with the final departure at 23:44.
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