The average train between Carlisle and Pontefract takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle 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 every 4 hours between Carlisle and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Pontefract station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Carlisle to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
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The distance between Carlisle and Pontefract is 170.4 km. The road distance is 210 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Carlisle to Leeds every 4 hours. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 2h 45m.