Derby to Pontefract Trains

Derby to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Pontefract takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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.

2h 38m
Duration: 72 mi
Distance: £36
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 7m

£30–47

Derby to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

1:45 PM → 4:03 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
2:45 PM → 5:03 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
3:45 PM → 6:03 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
4:45 PM → 7:03 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:45 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:45 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 2:58 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
2:42 PM → 4:58 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
4:41 PM → 6:58 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:17 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:17 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:17 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:17 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 46m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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