Trains from Pontefract to York

Pontefract to York train information

• Search for your ticket on gopili to see the different companies for your train from Pontefract (Yorkshire and the Humber England) to York (Yorkshire and the Humber England). The services on board will change depending on the train provider.
• The train duration to get to York from Pontefract will vary depending if your train is direct or with stops. There are 21 miles between the 2 cities.
• Fares can change depending on when you travel or how long in advance you buy your ticket.

Best prices for Pontefract to York train tickets

Pontefract - York prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Pontefract to York by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Pontefract - York: the best time to book cheap trains

Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

Overall, the earlier you purchase your ticket, the cheaper it gets but there can be some exceptions. We gathered the offers from the last six months in order to understand the best time to purchase your train tickets Pontefract to York. The figures show that booking your train from Pontefract to York in advance is not always the best option.

We found trains at £10 when booking on the day you're travelling while you will have to pay a minimum of £14 if you get your ticket 1 day in advance. Thus, based on our data, the best time to purchase your seat is on the day you're travelling as it is 33% cheaper than 1 day in advance.

Best prices for Pontefract to York trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Pontefract and York by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets York to Pontefract and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Pontefract - York train tickets

Willing to travel for cheap? Many railcards and deals exist to spend less for your Pontefract York train ticket and save even more money on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are many types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several trips. But is it really worth it when taking the train from Pontefract to York? Check with your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average price for a Pontefract York ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Initially, divide A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of trips needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Pontefract to York (one way journey).

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most train fares, so you will save 1/3 on most rail fares.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey