The average train between Huddersfield and Pontefract takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 46 min. There is a train service every few hours from Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 12:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Huddersfield is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Huddersfield to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Huddersfield station and arriving at Pontefract station via Wakefield Kirkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Huddersfield to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Huddersfield station.
Huddersfield to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Book your Huddersfield to Pontefract train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Huddersfield and Pontefract is 31.4 km. The road distance is 36 km.
You can take a train from Huddersfield to Pontefract Tanshelf via Wakefield Kirkgate in around 1h 21m.