Train Pontefract to Derby from £44 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Derby takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Derby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 10m
Duration: 72 mi
Distance: £44
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 6m

£33–56

Pontefract to Derby train times

Trains run hourly between Pontefract and Derby. 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 Derby at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:42 AM → 9:26 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:26 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 11:26 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 12:26 PM
1h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:42 AM → 9:26 AM
1h 43m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:26 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 11:26 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 12:26 PM
1h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:49 AM → 12:27 PM
2h 37m • 1 change
11:19 AM → 1:27 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
1:19 PM → 3:26 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
3:20 PM → 5:26 PM
2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

7:42 AM → 9:26 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:26 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 11:26 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 12:26 PM
1h 39m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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