The average train between Chester and Pontefract takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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 Chester and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Pontefract station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Chester to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Chester to Pontefract train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Chester and Pontefract is 118.5 km. The road distance is 172 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Chester to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 2h 16m.