The average train between Pontefract and Lofthouse takes 38 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Lofthouse. 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 Lofthouse. 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 Lofthouse at 12:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 38 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Lofthouse. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Lofthouse station via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.
Pontefract to Lofthouse train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Pontefract to Lofthouse train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Pontefract to Lofthouse train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Pontefract and Lofthouse is 12.9 km. The road distance is 18 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £3–7 and the journey takes 23 min.