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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
£9
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Barnsley to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train Sheffield - Leeds / ...
  2. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Pontefract Tanshelftrain train Leeds - Knottingley
1h 19m
£7–14

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.

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  • Distance: 18.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 19m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Pontefract Tanshelf via Wakefield Kirkgate in around 1h 19m.

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