The average train between Pontefract and Darton takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 31 min. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Darton. 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 Darton. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Darton at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Darton. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Darton station via Wakefield Kirkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
Pontefract to Darton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Pontefract to Darton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Darton station.
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The distance between Pontefract and Darton is 18.2 km. The road distance is 25 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Darton via Wakefield Kirkgate in around 1h 10m.