The average train between Carcroft and Pontefract takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 46 min. There is a train service every few hours from Carcroft 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 Carcroft and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carcroft is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carcroft to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Carcroft station and arriving at Pontefract station via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Carcroft to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Adwick station.
Carcroft to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Book your Carcroft to Pontefract train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Carcroft and Pontefract is 14.6 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a train from Adwick to Pontefract Tanshelf via Wakefield Westgate in around 1h 27m.