The average train between Bradford and Pontefract takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Bradford 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 Bradford and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Bradford is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bradford to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Bradford station and arriving at Pontefract station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Bradford to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bradford Interchange station.
Bradford to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Book your Bradford to Pontefract train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bradford and Pontefract is 31.1 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 1h 40m.