Train Derby to Pontefract from £45 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Pontefract takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. 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 44m
Duration: 72 mi
Distance: £45
Average price: Hourly
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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 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

9:54 PM → 5:59 AM
Arrives next day
8h 5m • 1 change

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:45 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:45 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 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, May 4, 2026

6:45 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
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