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Harrogate to Pontefract trains

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The average train between Harrogate and Pontefract takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Harrogate 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 55m
Duration
36 mi
Distance
£14
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Harrogate to Leedstrain train York - Leeds / ...
  2. Take the train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelftrain train Leeds - Knottingley
1h 54m
£12–23

Harrogate to Pontefract train times

Trains run hourly between Harrogate and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harrogate is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 30m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 41m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 30m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 31m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 30m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 41m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 31m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 30m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 41m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 31m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 30m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 41m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited1h 30m • 1 change
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  • Distance: 36.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 55m

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

You can take a train from Harrogate to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 1h 54m.

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