The average train between Howden and Pontefract takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 45 min. The train service runs several times per day from Howden 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 3 times a day between Howden and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 8:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Howden is at 5:13 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Howden to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Howden station and arriving at Pontefract station via Sherburn-in-Elmet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
Howden to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Howden station.
Howden to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Pontefract Baghill station.
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The distance between Howden and Pontefract is 30.3 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a train from Howden to Pontefract Baghill via Sherburn-in-Elmet in around 1h 37m.