The average train between Malton and Pontefract takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Malton 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 Malton and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Malton is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Malton to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Malton station and arriving at Pontefract station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Malton to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Malton station.
Malton to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Book your Malton to Pontefract train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Malton and Pontefract is 59.8 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Malton to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 2h 13m.