The average train between Outwood and Pontefract takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 27 min. There is a train service every few hours from Outwood 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 Outwood and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Outwood is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Outwood to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Outwood station and arriving at Pontefract station via Pontefract Tanshelf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Outwood to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Outwood to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
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The distance between Outwood and Pontefract is 12.7 km. The road distance is 18 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to Pontefract Tanshelf hourly. Tickets cost £3–7 and the journey takes 21 min.