Darlington to Pontefract Trains

Darlington to Pontefract trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Darlington and Pontefract takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Darlington 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.

2h
Duration: 88 mi
Distance: £50
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 11m

£32–66

Darlington to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Darlington and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Darlington is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, September 4, 2026

9:37 PM → 11:25 PM
1h 48m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, September 5, 2026

7:10 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 10:03 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 11:03 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 12:03 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, September 6, 2026

9:04 AM → 10:58 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
11:11 AM → 12:58 PM
1h 47m • 1 change
1:10 PM → 2:58 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
3:11 PM → 4:58 PM
1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, September 7, 2026

7:10 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 10:03 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 11:03 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 12:03 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, September 8, 2026

7:10 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 10:03 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 11:03 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 12:03 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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