The average train between Batley and Pontefract takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 52 min. There is a train service every few hours from Batley 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.
Trains run hourly between Batley and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Batley is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Batley to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Batley station and arriving at Pontefract station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Batley to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Dewsbury station.
Batley to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Book your Batley to Pontefract train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Batley and Pontefract is 21.2 km. The road distance is 44 km.
You can take a train from Dewsbury to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 1h 32m.