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Pontefract to London Paddington Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Pontefract to London Paddington? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £18.80, with average prices for this route around £26.60.

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

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
15:52 2h 44m, Direct Pontefract Monkhill	18:36 London Paddington	Find Tickets
16:47 3h 18m, Changes required Pontefract Tanshelf	20:05 London Paddington	Find Tickets
17:47 3h 16m, Changes required Pontefract Tanshelf	21:03 London Paddington	Find Tickets
18:47 3h 17m, Changes required Pontefract Tanshelf	22:04 London Paddington	Find Tickets
19:47 3h 56m, Changes required Pontefract Tanshelf	23:43 London Paddington	Find Tickets
22:58 8h 32m, Changes required Pontefract Tanshelf	07:30 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Pontefract to London Paddington Train Route Details

First train

08:02

Last train

23:16

Departure station

Pontefract

Arrival station

London Paddington

Journey time

2h 34m

Distance

254 km

Price

£18.80*

Train operators

Northern, Grand Central, East Midlands Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Pontefract to London Paddington

Season Tickets for frequent travel

For frequent travelers between Pontefract and London Paddington, consider a Season Ticket, providing unlimited travel between specified stations for different durations, such as weekly, monthly, annual, or flexi. Alongside substantial savings, enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey.

Network Railcard for South East England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.

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 Pontefract to London Paddington 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 Pontefract to London Paddington, 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%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Pontefract to London Paddington ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Pontefract to London Paddington more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Pontefract to London Paddington train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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