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Blackpool to Pontefract train prices and times

Looking to travel from Blackpool to Pontefract? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £35.60, with average prices for this route around £48.20.

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

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16:19
3h 9m, 1 change
Blackpool North
19:28
Pontefract Monkhill
Northern
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16:22
3h 6m, 2 change
Blackpool North
19:28
Pontefract Monkhill
NorthernTransPennine Express
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16:32
3h 31m, 4 change
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
20:03
Pontefract Tanshelf
NorthernAvanti West Coast
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17:19
3h 9m, 1 change
Blackpool North
20:28
Pontefract Monkhill
Northern
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17:22
3h 6m, 2 change
Blackpool North
20:28
Pontefract Monkhill
NorthernTransPennine Express
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18:19
3h 12m, 1 change
Blackpool North
21:31
Paris
Northern
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Blackpool to Pontefract train route details

First train
First train
05:19
Last train
Last train
23:22
Departure city
Departure city
Blackpool
Arrival city
Arrival city
Pontefract
Journey time
Journey time
2h 40m
Distance
Distance
73 miles
Price
Price
£35.60*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, Northern, Grand Central

How to book cheap train tickets from Blackpool to Pontefract

Travelling in off-peak train times

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Blackpool to Pontefract can result in significant cost savings.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Blackpool to Pontefract for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split Tickets for greater savings

Split Tickets for greater savings

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 Blackpool 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%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Blackpool to Pontefract ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Group travels to save 1/3

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling 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 travelling from Blackpool to Pontefract more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.