The average train between Colne and Pontefract takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Colne 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 Colne and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colne is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Burnley Central and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Colne 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 Colne to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Colne station and arriving at Pontefract station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Colne to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Colne to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Book your Colne to Pontefract train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Colne and Pontefract is 59.2 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a train from Colne to Pontefract Tanshelf via Burnley Central, Burnley Manchester Road, and Leeds in around 3h 32m.