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Durham to Pontefract Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Durham to Pontefract? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £11.70, with average prices for this route around £13.80.

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

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
05:20 Durham	07:30 Pontefract Monkhill	2h 10m, Changes required	Find Tickets
06:19 Durham	08:29 Pontefract Monkhill	2h 10m, Changes required	Find Tickets
06:53 Durham	09:02 Pontefract Tanshelf	2h 9m, Changes required	Find Tickets
07:03 Durham	09:28 Pontefract Monkhill	2h 25m, Changes required	Find Tickets
07:09 Durham	09:28 Pontefract Monkhill	2h 19m, Changes required	Find Tickets
07:53 Durham	10:03 Paris	2h 10m, Changes required	Find Tickets View More Trains

Durham to Pontefract Train Route Details

First train

05:20

Last train

23:00

Departure station

Durham

Arrival station

Pontefract

Journey time

1h 35m

Distance

123 km

Price

£11.70*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Northern, LNER

How to book cheap train tickets from Durham to Pontefract

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Durham to Pontefract can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about 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 Durham 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%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Durham to Pontefract train ticket types

Save money on your trip from Durham to Pontefract with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

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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%.

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Durham to Pontefract Train prices and times

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