Trains from Manchester to Pontefract

Manchester to Pontefract train information

Manchester Pontefract train map

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Arrival Pontefract, England
Departure Manchester, England
Distance 41 Miles
  • Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train from Manchester (North West England) to Pontefract (Yorkshire and the Humber England). The services on board will vary depending on the rail provider.
  • The train is a quick and simple solution to cover the 41 miles from Manchester to Pontefract.
  • Fares can change quickly. We recommend you to launch a search to check the latest available offers.

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Manchester - Pontefract prices calendar

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Best prices for Manchester to Pontefract trains

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

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Discount Manchester - Pontefract train tickets

National Railcards can offer great value for money if you're travelling by train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you can get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to save money for your Manchester Pontefract train ticket.

Why should I buy a railcard?

The main benefit of getting a railcard is that it only takes a couple of trips to earn as much money as you spent.

You will need to pay at least £88 of train tickets across the whole year for the card to break-even. This number corresponds to the cost of the railcard, £30, divided by the discount, 34%. On every ticket that you book afterwards, you will make savings.

As an example, train tickets from Manchester to Pontefract cost on average £50.00 (1). By dividing £88 by £50.00 (£88/£50.00 = 1.76), it appears that after only 2 one way journeys from Pontefract to Manchester, the railcard will have paid for itself.

How much does a railcard cost?

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 34% off most rail fares, thus you will save 1/3 on most train fares.

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

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Manchester to Pontefract train £50.00 £33.33 £16.67 1.76

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

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare

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