The average train between Lofthouse and Pontefract takes 54 min and the fastest train takes 28 min. There is a train service every few hours from Lofthouse 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 Lofthouse and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lofthouse is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 54 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lofthouse to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Lofthouse station and arriving at Pontefract station via Pontefract Tanshelf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
Lofthouse to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Lofthouse to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
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The distance between Lofthouse and Pontefract is 12.9 km. The road distance is 18 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to Pontefract Tanshelf hourly. Tickets cost £3–7 and the journey takes 21 min.