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Gatwick Airport to Pontefract Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Gatwick Airport to Pontefract? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as €47.62, with average prices for this route around €47.62.

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
07:19 3 hours 43 minutes, Changes required Gatwick Airport	11:02 Pontefract Tanshelf	Find Tickets
08:19 3 hours 44 minutes, Changes required Gatwick Airport	12:03 Pontefract Tanshelf	Find Tickets
09:19 3 hours 43 minutes, Changes required Gatwick Airport	13:02 Pontefract Tanshelf	Find Tickets
09:46 3 hours 12 minutes, Changes required Gatwick Airport	12:58 Pontefract Monkhill	Find Tickets
10:19 3 hours 44 minutes, Changes required Gatwick Airport	14:03 Pontefract Tanshelf	Find Tickets
11:19 3 hours 43 minutes, Changes required Gatwick Airport	15:02 Paris	Find Tickets

Gatwick Airport to Pontefract Train Route Details

First train

04:41

Last train

23:35

Departure station

Gatwick Airport

Arrival station

Pontefract

Journey time

3 hours 8 minutes

Distance

293 km

Price

€47.62*

Train operators

Northern, Grand Central, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport to Pontefract can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Gatwick Airport 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 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 Gatwick Airport 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%

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 Gatwick Airport to Pontefract ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

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.

Gatwick Airport to Pontefract 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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Gatwick Airport to Pontefract Train prices and times

Gatwick Airport to Pontefract Train Route Details