The average train between Harrogate and Pontefract takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Harrogate 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 Harrogate and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harrogate is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Harrogate to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Harrogate station and arriving at Pontefract station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Harrogate to Pontefract train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Harrogate station.
Harrogate to Pontefract train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Book your Harrogate to Pontefract train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Harrogate and Pontefract is 36.4 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a train from Harrogate to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 1h 55m.