Pontefract to Manchester train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Pontefract to Manchester by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Pontefract to Manchester take around 1 hour and 24 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 67 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Pontefract is scheduled to depart at around  06:16. The last departure is usually at around 23:16 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Pontefract at around 06:16, with the last train leaving at around 23:09. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 44 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 12 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$68.50.

We think any time is a great time to visit Manchester, 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 Manchester.

Is there a direct train from Pontefract to Manchester?

The journey between Pontefract and Manchester usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Pontefract to Manchester 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 Pontefract to Manchester?

The Pontefract to Manchester train travel takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Pontefract to Manchester train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Manchester leaving Pontefract at around 06:16 and the last train leaving at around 23:16 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Pontefract at around 06:16, with the final departure at 23:09.