The average train between Cross Gates and Pontefract takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 45 min. There is a train service every few hours from Cross Gates 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 Cross Gates and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cross Gates is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cross Gates to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Cross Gates station and arriving at Pontefract station via Pontefract Tanshelf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
Cross Gates to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Cross Gates to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Book your Cross Gates to Pontefract train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Cross Gates and Pontefract is 15.9 km. The road distance is 37 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelf hourly. Tickets cost £7–14 and the journey takes 34 min.