The average train between Penistone and Pontefract takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Penistone 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 Penistone and Pontefract. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penistone is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Pontefract at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Barnsley and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Penistone to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Penistone station and arriving at Pontefract station via Barnsley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Penistone to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Penistone station.
Penistone to Pontefract train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Book your Penistone to Pontefract train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Penistone and Pontefract is 27.9 km. The road distance is 42 km.
You can take a train from Penistone to Pontefract Tanshelf via Barnsley and Wakefield Kirkgate in around 1h 53m.