The average train between Pontefract and Shipley takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 55 min. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Shipley. 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 Shipley. 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 Shipley at 10:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Shipley. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Shipley station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Pontefract to Shipley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Pontefract to Shipley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Shipley station.
Book your Pontefract to Shipley train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Pontefract and Shipley is 33.8 km. The road distance is 47 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Shipley via Leeds in around 57 min.