The average train between Pontefract and Colne takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Colne. 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 Colne. 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 Colne at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Colne. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Colne station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Pontefract to Colne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Pontefract to Colne train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Pontefract to Colne train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Pontefract and Colne is 59.2 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Colne via Leeds, Burnley Manchester Road, and Burnley Central in around 3h 33m.