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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Pontefract Tanshelf (POT)

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15

train journeys
per day

173

miles (278 kms)

3hrs 54 mins

fastest journey

06:06 / 00:42

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 1 changes)

4

operators run

1

route

Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Pontefract Tanshelf (POT)

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On a typical weekday there are 15 scheduled rail journeys between Edinburgh Waverley and Pontefract Tanshelf , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 15 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Edinburgh Waverley to Pontefract Tanshelf is approximately 173 miles (278 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 17 mins.

London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Waverley and Pontefract Tanshelf.

There are 1 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Edinburgh Waverley to Pontefract Tanshelf. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 54 mins.

Journeys from Edinburgh Waverley to Pontefract Tanshelf Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:06
    3 hrs 57 mins 1 change
    10:03
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:04
    3 hrs 58 mins 1 change
    11:02
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:07
    3 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    12:02
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:07
    3 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    13:02
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:07
    3 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    14:03
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:08
    3 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    15:02
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:07
    3 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    16:02
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:07
    3 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    17:02
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:04
    3 hrs 58 mins 1 change
    18:02
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:07
    3 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    19:02
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:07
    3 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    20:02
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 17th Jun
    17:07
    3 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    21:02
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 17th Jun
    18:07
    3 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    22:02
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 17th Jun
    19:11
    4 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    23:26
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontefract Tanshelf
  • Mon 17th Jun
    21:00
    8 hrs 58 mins 1 change
    05:58
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Edinburgh Waverley to Pontefract Tanshelf

About Edinburgh Waverley Station

Station name Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Address Edinburgh station, Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1BB
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 22:00
Saturday 06:00 - 22:00
Sunday 07:00 - 22:00
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 Available
ATM Machine Available

About Pontefract Tanshelf Station

Station name Pontefract Tanshelf (POT)
Address Pontefract Tanshelf station, Park Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QA
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Pontefract Tanshelf

The travel time between Edinburgh Waverley and Pontefract Tanshelf by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 17 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 54 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Pontefract Tanshelf vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 15 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:06, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:42.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Edinburgh Waverley & Pontefract Tanshelf. owever, there are 15 possible journeys which require a change.

London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Waverley and Pontefract Tanshelf.

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