Trains to Pontefract from Bury St Edmunds
| First train | 05:29 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 17:59 | |
| Departure station | Bury St Edmunds | |
| Arrival station | Pontefract | |
| Journey time | From 3h 33m | |
| Distance | 130 miles (209 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express |
Taking the train from Bury St Edmunds to Pontefract in 3 hours 33 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Bury St Edmunds to Pontefract? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 42 minutes to travel the 130 miles (209 km) from Bury St Edmunds to Pontefract by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 33 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway to Pontefract. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Bury St Edmunds to Pontefract in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Pontefract by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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