The average train between Pontefract and Blackpool takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Blackpool. 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 Pontefract and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 12:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Blackpool station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Pontefract to Blackpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Pontefract to Blackpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Blackpool North station.
Book your Pontefract to Blackpool train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Pontefract and Blackpool is 115.1 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Blackpool North via Leeds in around 3h 24m.