Trains from Pontefract to Reading

Pontefract to Reading train information

• The trip between Pontefract, located in England and Reading, situated in England is well connected by trains. Use our travel search engine to find your ticket and identify the train operator for this journey.
• There are 155 miles between Pontefract to Reading. Taking the train is often the fastest option to get to Reading from Pontefract, and it’s also a greener option than driving your car or flying.
• Depending how far in advance you purchase your ticket and the travel date, the cost of the train can change.

Best prices for Pontefract to Reading train tickets

Pontefract - Reading prices calendar

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

Best prices for Pontefract to Reading trains

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

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

How much can I save with a railcard?

The main benefit of using a railcard is that you only need a few trips to be profitable.

You will need to purchase at least £88 of train tickets throughout the duration of the railcard's validity for the railcard to be worth the investment. It corresponds to the price of the card, thirty pounds, divided by the saving, thirty four percent. On every train that you buy after that, you will save money.

For instance, train tickets from Pontefract to Reading cost on average £50.00 (1). If you're dividing £88 by £50.00 (£88/£50.00 = 1.76), it turns out that after only 2 one way trips from Reading to Pontefract, the card will have paid for itself.

What is the cost of a railcard?

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