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Trains from Pontefract Stations to Leicester (LEI)

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23

train journeys
per day

73

miles (118 kms)

2hrs 14 mins

fastest journey

05:59 / 23:14

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Pontefract Stations to Leicester (LEI)

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On a typical weekday there are 23 scheduled rail journeys between Pontefract Stations and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 23 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Pontefract Stations to Leicester is approximately 73 miles (118 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 36 mins.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, Grand Central are the main train operating companies running services between Pontefract Stations and Leicester.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Pontefract Tanshelf to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 14 mins.

Journeys from Pontefract Stations to Leicester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:59
    3 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    09:29
    Pontefract Monkhill
    Leicester
    Pontefract Monkhill to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:36
    2 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    10:03
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Leicester
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:02
    2 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    10:29
    Pontefract Monkhill
    Leicester
    Pontefract Monkhill to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:48
    2 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    11:03
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Leicester
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:47
    2 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    12:03
    Pontefract Baghill
    Leicester
    Pontefract Baghill to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:48
    2 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    12:03
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Leicester
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:48
    2 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    13:02
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Leicester
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:48
    2 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    14:03
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Leicester
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:48
    2 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    15:02
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Leicester
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:00
    2 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    15:29
    Pontefract Monkhill
    Leicester
    Pontefract Monkhill to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:47
    2 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    16:02
    Pontefract Baghill
    Leicester
    Pontefract Baghill to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:48
    2 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    16:02
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Leicester
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:48
    2 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    17:03
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Leicester
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:48
    2 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    18:05
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Leicester
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:52
    2 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    18:29
    Pontefract Monkhill
    Leicester
    Pontefract Monkhill to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:48
    2 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    19:02
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Leicester
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:56
    2 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    19:29
    Pontefract Monkhill
    Leicester
    Pontefract Monkhill to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:47
    2 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    20:02
    Pontefract Baghill
    Leicester
    Pontefract Baghill to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:48
    2 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    20:02
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Leicester
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:48
    2 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    21:03
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Leicester
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Leicester

About Pontefract Stations Station

Station name Pontefract Stations (133)
Address Sheffield station, Sheaf Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2BP
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 22:50
Saturday 05:00 - 22:50
Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Pontefract Stations and Leicester

The travel time between Pontefract Stations and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 36 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 14 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Pontefract Stations and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 23 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:59, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:14.

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Amenities on trains between Pontefract Stations and Leicester can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Pontefract Stations & Leicester. owever, there are 23 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, Grand Central are the main train operating companies running services between Pontefract Stations and Leicester.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Pontefract Stations and Leicester, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.