The average train between Horsforth and Pontefract takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 52 min. There is a train service every few hours from Horsforth 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 Horsforth and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Horsforth is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Horsforth to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Horsforth station and arriving at Pontefract station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Horsforth to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Horsforth station.
Horsforth to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Book your Horsforth to Pontefract train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Horsforth and Pontefract is 27.2 km. The road distance is 39 km.
You can take a train from Horsforth to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 1h 33m.