Barnsley to Pontefract Trains

Barnsley to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnsley and Pontefract takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 46 min. There is a train service every few hours from Barnsley to Pontefract. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 19m
Duration: 19 mi
Distance: £7
Average price: Hourly
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1h 20m

£6–12

Barnsley to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Barnsley and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnsley is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:09 PM → 9:03 PM
54 min • 1 change
9:09 PM → 10:03 PM
54 min • 1 change
10:38 PM → 11:25 PM
46 min • 1 change
11:47 PM → 5:59 AM
Arrives next day
6h 12m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:57 AM → 6:53 AM
56 min • 1 change
8:08 AM → 9:03 AM
55 min • 1 change
9:09 AM → 10:03 AM
54 min • 1 change
10:09 AM → 11:03 AM
54 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:57 AM → 6:53 AM
56 min • 1 change
8:08 AM → 9:03 AM
55 min • 1 change
9:09 AM → 10:03 AM
54 min • 1 change
10:09 AM → 11:03 AM
54 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:57 AM → 6:53 AM
56 min • 1 change
8:08 AM → 9:03 AM
55 min • 1 change
9:09 AM → 10:03 AM
54 min • 1 change
10:09 AM → 11:03 AM
54 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnsley to Pontefract? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Barnsley to Pontefract trains

Trip Overview

Train

Barnsley to Pontefract train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:09 PM → 9:03 PM

9:09 PM → 10:03 PM

10:38 PM → 11:25 PM

11:47 PM → 5:59 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:57 AM → 6:53 AM

8:08 AM → 9:03 AM

9:09 AM → 10:03 AM

10:09 AM → 11:03 AM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:57 AM → 6:53 AM

8:08 AM → 9:03 AM

9:09 AM → 10:03 AM

10:09 AM → 11:03 AM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:57 AM → 6:53 AM

8:08 AM → 9:03 AM

9:09 AM → 10:03 AM

10:09 AM → 11:03 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Pontefract, England?

Train from Barnsley to Wakefield Kirkgate

Train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Pontefract Tanshelf

Barnsley to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Barnsley to Pontefract train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:09 PM → 9:03 PM

9:09 PM → 10:03 PM

10:38 PM → 11:25 PM

11:47 PM → 5:59 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:57 AM → 6:53 AM

8:08 AM → 9:03 AM

9:09 AM → 10:03 AM

10:09 AM → 11:03 AM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:57 AM → 6:53 AM

8:08 AM → 9:03 AM

9:09 AM → 10:03 AM

10:09 AM → 11:03 AM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:57 AM → 6:53 AM

8:08 AM → 9:03 AM

9:09 AM → 10:03 AM

10:09 AM → 11:03 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Pontefract, England?

Train from Barnsley to Wakefield Kirkgate

Train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Pontefract Tanshelf

Train trips from Barnsley

Train trips to Pontefract

Alternative transport options

11:47 PM → 5:59 AM
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