The average train between Altofts and Pontefract takes 54 min and the fastest train takes 26 min. There is a train service every few hours from Altofts 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 Altofts and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Altofts is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 54 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Altofts to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Altofts station and arriving at Pontefract station via Wakefield Kirkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
Altofts to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Normanton station.
Altofts to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Book your Altofts to Pontefract train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Altofts and Pontefract is 8 km. The road distance is 18 km.
You can take a train from Normanton to Pontefract Tanshelf via Wakefield Kirkgate in around 1h 7m.