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Pontefract to Manchester Piccadilly train prices and times

Planning a journey from Pontefract to Manchester Piccadilly? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as RUB 2,621.43, with average prices for this route around RUB 3,156.64. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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21:52 1h 48m, No direct Pontefract Tanshelf	23:40 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
23:16 2h 9m, No direct Pontefract Monkhill	01:25 +1 Manchester Piccadilly	Find Tickets
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Pontefract to Manchester Piccadilly train route details

First train

06:19

Last train

23:16

Departure station

Pontefract

Arrival station

Manchester Piccadilly

Journey time

1h 38m

Distance

66 km

Price

RUB 2,621.43*

Train Operators

Northern, Grand Central, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from Pontefract to Manchester Piccadilly

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Pontefract to Manchester Piccadilly can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Pontefract to Manchester Piccadilly for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Pontefract to Manchester Piccadilly, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Pontefract to Manchester Piccadilly ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Pontefract to Manchester Piccadilly more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Pontefract to Manchester Piccadilly train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Trains from Pontefract to Manchester Piccadilly from RUB 2,621.43

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Pontefract to Manchester Piccadilly train prices and times

Pontefract to Manchester Piccadilly train route details