The average train between Headingley and Pontefract takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 46 min. There is a train service every few hours from Headingley 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 Headingley and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 8:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Headingley is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Headingley to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Headingley station and arriving at Pontefract station via Pontefract Tanshelf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Headingley to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Headingley to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Book your Headingley to Pontefract train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Headingley and Pontefract is 22.6 km. The road distance is 33 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Leeds to Pontefract Tanshelf hourly. Tickets cost £7–14 and the journey takes 34 min.