The average train between Garforth and Pontefract takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is a train service every few hours from Garforth 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 Garforth and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 8:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Garforth is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 11:24 PM. 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 Garforth to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Garforth station and arriving at Pontefract station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
Garforth to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Garforth station.
Garforth to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Book your Garforth to Pontefract train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Garforth and Pontefract is 12.1 km. The road distance is 42 km.
You can take a train from Garforth to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 1h 31m.