The average train between Ilkley and Pontefract takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Ilkley 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 Ilkley and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilkley is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Ilkley station and arriving at Pontefract station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Ilkley to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Ilkley station.
Ilkley to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Book your Ilkley to Pontefract train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Ilkley and Pontefract is 42.5 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a train from Ilkley to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 1h 48m.