The average train between Pontefract and Altofts takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 27 min. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Altofts. 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 Pontefract and Altofts. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Altofts at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Altofts. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Altofts station via Wakefield Kirkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Pontefract to Altofts train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Pontefract to Altofts train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.
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The distance between Pontefract and Altofts is 8 km. The road distance is 18 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Wakefield Kirkgate hourly. Tickets cost £3–6 and the journey takes 19 min.