The average train between Pontefract and Mirfield takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 35 min. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Mirfield. 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 Mirfield. 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 Mirfield at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Mirfield. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Mirfield station via Wakefield Kirkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Pontefract to Mirfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Pontefract to Mirfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Mirfield station.
Book your Pontefract to Mirfield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Pontefract and Mirfield is 25.3 km. The road distance is 28 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Mirfield via Wakefield Kirkgate in around 1h 4m.