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.
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 10:05 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Pontefract station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Halifax to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Book your Halifax to Pontefract train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Halifax and Pontefract is 35.5 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 2h 6m.