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Halifax to Pontefract trains

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The average train between Halifax and Pontefract takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax 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 44m
Duration
40 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Halifax to Leedstrain train Bradford Interchange - Leeds / ...
  2. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelftrain train Leeds - Knottingley
2h 7m
£13–25

Halifax to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Halifax and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Halifax is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 19m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 19m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 18m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited6h 20m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 24m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 20m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 26m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 49m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 24m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 20m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited5h 49m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 24m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 20m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 26m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 39.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 44m

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

You can take a train from Halifax to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 2h 7m.

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