The train between Wakefield and Pontefract takes 16 min. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield 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 Wakefield and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 11:24 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 16 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Pontefract station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 16 min.
Wakefield to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Wakefield to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
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The distance between Wakefield and Pontefract is 12.2 km. The road distance is 13 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Pontefract Tanshelf hourly. Tickets cost £3–6 and the journey takes 17 min.
