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Trip Overview

The average train between Bradford and Pontefract takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 55 min. 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.

1h 27m
Duration
28 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bradford to Pontefract train times

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 11:54 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 2m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 6m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 33m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 8m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 2m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 33m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 8m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 2m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 34m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 8m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 2m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 3m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 4m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 5m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 8m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 2m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 33m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 8m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 2m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 10m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bradford to Pontefract? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bradford to Pontefract.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 27.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Bradford, England and Pontefract, England?

You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 1h 40m.

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