The average train between Clitheroe and Pontefract takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Clitheroe 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 Clitheroe and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Clitheroe is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Blackburn and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Clitheroe 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.
No, there is no direct train from Clitheroe to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Clitheroe station and arriving at Pontefract station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Clitheroe to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackburn station.
Clitheroe to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Book your Clitheroe to Pontefract train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Clitheroe and Pontefract is 74.1 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a train from Clitheroe to Pontefract Tanshelf via Blackburn and Leeds in around 3h 46m.