The average train between Pontefract and Horsforth takes 1h and the fastest train takes 53 min. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Horsforth. 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 Horsforth. 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 Horsforth at 9:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Horsforth. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Horsforth station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Pontefract to Horsforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Pontefract to Horsforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Horsforth station.
Book your Pontefract to Horsforth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Pontefract and Horsforth is 27.2 km. The road distance is 39 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Horsforth via Leeds in around 1h 5m.