The average train between Northallerton and Pontefract takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Northallerton 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 Northallerton and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northallerton is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Northallerton to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Northallerton station and arriving at Pontefract station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Northallerton to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Northallerton station.
Northallerton to Pontefract train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Book your Northallerton to Pontefract train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Northallerton and Pontefract is 72.5 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a train from Northallerton to Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds in around 2h 14m.