The average train between Pontefract and Harrogate takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Harrogate. 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 Harrogate. 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 Harrogate at 11:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Harrogate station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Pontefract to Harrogate train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Pontefract to Harrogate train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Harrogate station.
Book your Pontefract to Harrogate train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Pontefract and Harrogate is 36.4 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Harrogate via Leeds in around 1h 27m.