The average train between Pontefract and Cross Gates takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 48 min. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Cross Gates. 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 Cross Gates. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Cross Gates at 10:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Cross Gates. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Cross Gates station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Pontefract to Cross Gates train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Pontefract to Cross Gates train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
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The distance between Pontefract and Cross Gates is 15.9 km. The road distance is 37 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £7–14 and the journey takes 37 min.