Trains from Pontefract to Leicester

Pontefract to Leicester train information

Which train company can I use?

The journey from Pontefract, situated in England and Leicester, which is in England is well connected by trains. Use our travel search engine to find your ticket and identify the train operator for this journey.

How far is it by train?

Travelling by train is a quick and easy option to cover the 73 miles from Pontefract to Leicester.

What is the price of a train ticket for this journey?

Fares may change depending on the travel date as well as how much time in advance you book your ticket.

Best prices for Pontefract to Leicester train tickets

Pontefract - Leicester prices calendar

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

Best prices for Pontefract to Leicester trains

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

Discount Pontefract - Leicester train tickets

Looking to travel for less? Many railcards and discounts are available to spend less for your Pontefract Leicester 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 five types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

What are the benefits of a railcard?

When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several journeys. But is it really worth it when travelling from Pontefract to Leicester? Check with your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

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

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

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

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 Leicester (one way trip).

How much does a railcard cost?

Railcards enable you to save 34% off most rail fares for 12 months. A Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the five other ones £30.

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