The average train between Pontefract and Bradford takes 1h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Bradford. 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 Bradford. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Bradford at 10:01 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Bradford. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Bradford station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
Pontefract to Bradford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf station.
Pontefract to Bradford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bradford Interchange station.
Book your Pontefract to Bradford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Pontefract and Bradford is 31.1 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Bradford Interchange via Leeds in around 1h 4m.