The average train between Pontefract and Garforth takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 50 min. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Garforth. 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 Garforth. 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 Garforth at 10:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Garforth. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Garforth station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Pontefract to Garforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Pontefract to Garforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Garforth station.
Book your Pontefract to Garforth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Pontefract and Garforth is 12.1 km. The road distance is 42 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Garforth via Leeds in around 1h.