The average train between Shipley and Pontefract takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 52 min. There is a train service every few hours from Shipley to Pontefract. 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 Shipley and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 8:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shipley is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Shipley to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Shipley station and arriving at Pontefract station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Shipley to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Shipley station.
Shipley to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Book your Shipley to Pontefract train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Shipley and Pontefract is 33.8 km. The road distance is 47 km.
You can take a train from Shipley to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 1h 33m.