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Pontefract to Blackburn trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Pontefract and Blackburn takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Blackburn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 39m
Duration
68 mi
Distance
£26
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leedstrain train Knottingley - Leeds
  2. Take the train from Leeds to Blackburntrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
2h 38m
£22–41

Pontefract to Blackburn train times

Trains run hourly between Pontefract and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 33m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 3m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 3m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 67.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Blackburn, England?

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Blackburn via Leeds in around 2h 38m.

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