The average train between Pontefract and Wakefield takes 18 min and the fastest train takes 16 min. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Wakefield. 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 Wakefield. 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 Wakefield at 11:14 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 18 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Wakefield station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 18 min.
Pontefract to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Pontefract to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.
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The distance between Pontefract and Wakefield is 12.2 km. The road distance is 13 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield Kirkgate hourly. Tickets cost £3–6 and the journey takes 19 min.
