The average train between Mirfield and Pontefract takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 36 min. There is a train service every few hours from Mirfield 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 Mirfield and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 7:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mirfield is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mirfield to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Mirfield station and arriving at Pontefract station via Wakefield Kirkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Mirfield to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Mirfield station.
Mirfield to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Book your Mirfield to Pontefract train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between Mirfield and Pontefract is 25.3 km. The road distance is 28 km.
You can take a train from Mirfield to Pontefract Tanshelf via Wakefield Kirkgate in around 1h 18m.