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Pontefract to Cross Gates trains

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The average train between Pontefract and Cross Gates takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 48 min. There is a train service every few hours from Pontefract to Cross Gates. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 11m
Duration
23 mi
Distance
£9
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leedstrain train Knottingley - Leeds
1h 1m
£7–14

Pontefract to Cross Gates train times

Trains run hourly between Pontefract and Cross Gates. 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 Cross Gates at 10:01 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 13m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 13m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited48 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 13m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 13m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 13m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 13m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 13m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 13m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 14m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 23 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Cross Gates, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £6–12 and the journey takes 37 min.

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