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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Pontefract to Newcastle
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
2 h 41 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
144 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pontefract to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pontefract to Newcastle will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 2 trains that leave Pontefract for Newcastle every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 144 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 42 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:192h41Pontefract10:00Newcastle£211One-way0 changes- 7:182h42Pontefract10:00Newcastle£211One-way0 changes
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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Pontefract to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pontefract to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 144 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£21 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Pontefract to Newcastle train times
The table below shows live departures for Pontefract to Newcastle trains for tomorrow, Saturday 25 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 7:18 Pontefract | 2h42 | 10:00 Newcastle | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:19 Pontefract | 2h41 | 10:00 Newcastle | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Pontefract to Newcastle
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Trains from Pontefract to Newcastle run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:14, the last at 20:20. The fastest train covers the 144 km distance in 2h 22m.
Distance 144 km |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 22m |
First train 4:14 |
Last train 20:20 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry from Pontefract to Newcastle trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry trains will get you between Pontefract and Newcastle from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Pontefract to Newcastle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pontefract to Newcastle by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Newcastle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Pontefract and Newcastle
Most Pontefract to Newcastle trains use the Pontefract Monkhill to Newcastle station pair. Use this guide to compare Pontefract and Newcastle train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Pontefract station do trains to Newcastle leave from?
Getting to Pontefract Monkhill from Pontefract city centre
Pontefract Monkhill train station facilities and services
Pontefract Monkhill has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Pontefract Monkhill.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Pontefract Monkhill: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Pontefract Monkhill: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Pontefract Monkhill: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, Station is unstaffed. No step-free access to platform2, which is via stepped footbridge. There is level access from the station entrance to platform 1, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Pontefract Tanshelf from Pontefract city centre
Pontefract Tanshelf train station facilities and services
Pontefract Tanshelf has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Pontefract Tanshelf.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Pontefract Tanshelf: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Pontefract Tanshelf: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Pontefract Tanshelf: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the platforms is via the ramped footbridge, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Pontefract Baghill from Pontefract city centre
Pontefract Baghill train station facilities and services
Pontefract Baghill has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Pontefract Baghill.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Pontefract Baghill: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Pontefract Baghill: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Pontefract Baghill: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Station is unstaffed. There is a step free ramped subway to both platforms. So therefore no problems for disabled or wheelchair bound passengers to gain access onto the platforms. Step free access from car park to station entrance, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Newcastle from Newcastle city centre
Newcastle train station facilities and services
Newcastle has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Pumpkin Cafe Shop, AMT Coffee, Burger King, The Centurion, Destination 1850, Pasta Station
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available in the station. ATMs are the ATM is located within the main station building.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20, Sun: 07:30 - 21:20. Information desks are information desk is available in the main station building on the concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Newcastle: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Newcastle: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Newcastle: Step-free access throughout station, elevators, accessible ticket machine, wheelchairs available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include The County Hotel, Newcastle, Hampton by Hilton Newcastle, Royal Station Hotel.
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